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 2596882 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598272 epoch_slot_no: 6272 block_no: 2596760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2378 time: 2019-05-18 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01ede0400544d387b85aedcd4a038e5a8c2ab2b3a6c0393d1d787c3f293d7001Block Operator
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