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 2595934 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597324 epoch_slot_no: 5324 block_no: 2595812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-18 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa476c7d64344c036a737bb62563faa5acd21be884025af611a0fc0040cc29e37Block Operator
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