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 2595922 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2597312 epoch_slot_no: 5312 block_no: 2595800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2609 time: 2019-05-18 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78c76817c91ab972aaa57a5f6415510330c7a4c38404763945bbc8c73bd1df0fBlock Operator
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