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 2596285 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597675 epoch_slot_no: 5675 block_no: 2596163 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-18 05:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8458c045e08846866dff633a782b02299c7ba8f6f1b38cbb1ccf92244d06a84Block Operator
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