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 2594257 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595647 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2594135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-17 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb980325674e7443da52b5088cfc5574de2919b5d64ae1221a4edb89ea99df00Block Operator
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