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 2597416 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2598806 epoch_slot_no: 6806 block_no: 2597294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2408 time: 2019-05-18 11:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x524d85d9aff3f83c49b711da13fab430bd8e8618e09b1a6e5a66f618f8b192f5Block Operator
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