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 2594947 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2596337 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 2594825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5869 time: 2019-05-17 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x306583690b7d1d983c2919f9d9d1a286595598526a300d145f46c622576b30d9Block Operator
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