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 2595171 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2596561 epoch_slot_no: 4561 block_no: 2595049 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2563 time: 2019-05-17 23:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9d91c1bce5b174455d4a2cc5519f6542527c4072cca435e803ba3d0326e3472Block Operator
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