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 2594347 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595737 epoch_slot_no: 3737 block_no: 2594225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2080 time: 2019-05-17 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae96756489f6be9dd17400009f7e4d044466cf47814056d2436adee90b320b5eBlock Operator
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