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 2594868 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2596258 epoch_slot_no: 4258 block_no: 2594746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1497 time: 2019-05-17 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x121ff10c3df3aadb954f8686f270a046503d242eb27191e916ab6bbf84429d88Block Operator
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