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 2596549 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2597939 epoch_slot_no: 5939 block_no: 2596427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-18 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64642582050fc4d8d2a972e41a405039b8eb737c627f7cc97871b104946e0600Block Operator
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