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 2596974 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598364 epoch_slot_no: 6364 block_no: 2596852 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2847 time: 2019-05-18 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x001faa67ec9513bad428ad1e1938836c8f92c50ac1c1fbd89bc9a4a55cdb9edfBlock Operator
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