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 2595980 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597370 epoch_slot_no: 5370 block_no: 2595858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1896 time: 2019-05-18 03:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20a7d5ca0a015e4e2aa77f1f0f7a595c0c84a83da81003626437f5f872ed151eBlock Operator
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