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 2595003 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2596393 epoch_slot_no: 4393 block_no: 2594881 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2019-05-17 22:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3001470ed92b87e4a49675a08f66df2dccec033ceb3e017b4f7dd1ca23b0cea0Block Operator
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