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 2596566 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2597956 epoch_slot_no: 5956 block_no: 2596444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2178 time: 2019-05-18 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25dca5520dedada0c20b563255dce2a51e41674a4f3f28f30e85f49f4827d24aBlock Operator
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