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 2596562 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597952 epoch_slot_no: 5952 block_no: 2596440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2019-05-18 06:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa58391e138c17c5ad2cf7379ef2c5439b508d0a15df0b048e9d5e85ee3e08b08Block Operator
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