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 2596072 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2597462 epoch_slot_no: 5462 block_no: 2595950 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1882 time: 2019-05-18 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2607148691654bc29aec80acb56466590be2603e2571c37b62d27440a7e4a2d4Block Operator
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