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 2596959 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598349 epoch_slot_no: 6349 block_no: 2596837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2019-05-18 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaeb3f0419c78a66b0f7654d95c8058830640c06cae42d35e447a77a9a0a1a75Block Operator
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