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 2597281 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598671 epoch_slot_no: 6671 block_no: 2597159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2019-05-18 10:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f11efc950543bc428a13957848195931c9f384b5788a0b0274b7a5572e48c92Block Operator
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