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 2596821 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2598211 epoch_slot_no: 6211 block_no: 2596699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10123 time: 2019-05-18 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0f81746bfe1163bc36ac2221ae09904b7f4ff880a89acf6968c9f2005a6481fBlock Operator
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