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 2596592 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2597982 epoch_slot_no: 5982 block_no: 2596470 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2616 time: 2019-05-18 06:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e9c18d23b35b7b6659b82d79ef37468cc7455d5509c2b3e1e77c43f8ad2ca22Block Operator
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