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 2594393 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595783 epoch_slot_no: 3783 block_no: 2594271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3550 time: 2019-05-17 18:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90db1b3c893a07cb473c4527f29f1d6b66c27e8e44f08ac8231532cffef6b134Block Operator
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