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 2596607 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2597997 epoch_slot_no: 5997 block_no: 2596485 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3191 time: 2019-05-18 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32dd72501367ec74ffc9cf3d72d42bb03adb9b765f1b7278e5b9e2e2286f2affBlock Operator
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