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 2595157 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2596547 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 2595035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2247 time: 2019-05-17 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cb25b4a793e10ea7602047c28a7f605a9631c2cb56a8c08fcf44148d802c673Block Operator
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