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 2594035 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595425 epoch_slot_no: 3425 block_no: 2593913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-17 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2c92ae9cf97ac8a652893f05a20924fe466de6df4345ba477e0b772b46d44a2Block Operator
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