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 2595691 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597081 epoch_slot_no: 5081 block_no: 2595569 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2477 time: 2019-05-18 01:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88d9b084d3bec207bbe1693a9fbafbdddf65a836f9edd6eb3d71164d2a275b11Block Operator
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