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 2595293 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2596683 epoch_slot_no: 4683 block_no: 2595171 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2308 time: 2019-05-17 23:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ff5e0790294336201e06185ddfda2e48659513fa68767454905c3a46f5b5addBlock Operator
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