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 2595697 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2597087 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 2595575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-18 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbb459d75349279cdae2a1e4eb19e4d53761f54f0effb37e76afc46e3a7190bcBlock Operator
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