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 2596387 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2597777 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 2596265 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4061 time: 2019-05-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ae7c7711cef7ea4fdf5439f7a34ae194250e8285b6af4b822083e115c7487ccBlock Operator
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