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 2595639 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597029 epoch_slot_no: 5029 block_no: 2595517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2019-05-18 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4805173a6323590ff4aa29114833f4b5b5c2d0f0ecb37324d1c691d7446b0885Block Operator
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