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 2597018 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598408 epoch_slot_no: 6408 block_no: 2596896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-18 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dee3cc8fd8037ac3e9c02c8e5e5723e0e5cfd8c9533ed7d6396955db84fee23Block Operator
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