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 2596597 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2597987 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 2596475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4407 time: 2019-05-18 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe901d7667cc2f1b08cde78b70bc3578ce0ec53d2f58801936ffd31cf28193deBlock Operator
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