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 2596341 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597731 epoch_slot_no: 5731 block_no: 2596219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-05-18 05:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb432227e4e0909cfb1c1b35f1bd0c50e54e064e27307e773355717e46a4e1c9bBlock Operator
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