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 2596256 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597646 epoch_slot_no: 5646 block_no: 2596134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1274 time: 2019-05-18 05:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d98cb25b11fc1b4034664532e2dc9c552b0c3fe0f2056b167cb5c870a538e8eBlock Operator
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