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 2596237 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2597627 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 2596115 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2582 time: 2019-05-18 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x124308a83e1dceb32721194dc93dbcb6d0d998f29635465a0d9f72bcf2da5f9fBlock Operator
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