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 2594078 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2595468 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 2593956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5070 time: 2019-05-17 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc56c94ab49846d6b17277b2f2143a879b0a9b3ad634dcba41d73a531364529ddBlock Operator
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