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 2597526 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598916 epoch_slot_no: 6916 block_no: 2597404 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-18 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc43639c33cba6d5d7ec7c87fba04a2fe327e00ea524828bf69f3a8e13918fdbBlock Operator
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