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 2596557 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2597947 epoch_slot_no: 5947 block_no: 2596435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-18 06:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57f3bf52648d0b5806fcead9f887bb9242dd8e81c372d9856d10c9d4b6e13791Block Operator
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