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 2596119 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597509 epoch_slot_no: 5509 block_no: 2595997 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2231 time: 2019-05-18 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2607bd2051b56edf611999a56f3415cd698adc7a2295b0c9b307040911e7dbcBlock Operator
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