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 2597467 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2598857 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 2597345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7126 time: 2019-05-18 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aaaae2eaa3297c7b38f9872800875c545af7530d0a80fe67e5292e70b0fa660Block Operator
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