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 2594583 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2595973 epoch_slot_no: 3973 block_no: 2594461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-17 19:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d8c6e918a58a60813d0fe9c32e1fe8598f6f40f6c22aaca3cd6186c59ae18abBlock Operator
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