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 2595400 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2596790 epoch_slot_no: 4790 block_no: 2595278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1878 time: 2019-05-18 00:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a8762bca40c2e6a86e3db0305c0bbbcc95c9b849a16721cbeb23cfdd6731e68Block Operator
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