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 2595474 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2596864 epoch_slot_no: 4864 block_no: 2595352 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-05-18 00:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcba180e294ac0830676fc18a308cb10223cc19d548ab2642a397cd23fe7c265Block Operator
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