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 2595263 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2596653 epoch_slot_no: 4653 block_no: 2595141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2284 time: 2019-05-17 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1956dae37c62d7a5513b2ce8856a9a0bb7ff1b6607761b25ae215da1f36afe5Block Operator
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