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 2595798 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2597188 epoch_slot_no: 5188 block_no: 2595676 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10972 time: 2019-05-18 02:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9597fb71916ec6ed66e215187cc28a56a118d24230212eff3cdbefbad46602d6Block Operator
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