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 2594678 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2596068 epoch_slot_no: 4068 block_no: 2594556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2019-05-17 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3307c2a0b7e2b4cd5f52380816862cf8dccb89cf9f4f2765d72367ae47a7c507Block Operator
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