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 2596476 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597866 epoch_slot_no: 5866 block_no: 2596354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-18 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eac20509a26c3fba8205cc57ee986214e201752ee82ac60e2f7f3be8376c144Block Operator
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