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 2595959 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2597349 epoch_slot_no: 5349 block_no: 2595837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-05-18 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f886242ace7cd6fea5944ab7bd9f667409cf3fa71839f46d2942a9262376d56Block Operator
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