A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2593866 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2595256 epoch_slot_no: 3256 block_no: 2593744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3204 time: 2019-05-17 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4d52473c047d118213b52d92f88ade9061706f5e24957eff603e55b42648493Block Operator
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