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 2597322 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2598712 epoch_slot_no: 6712 block_no: 2597200 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-05-18 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12cc345bf13ae5c601b95f2d89027bf64bf6acd4fad0577a48befac5b9cf8831Block Operator
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