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 2597560 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2598950 epoch_slot_no: 6950 block_no: 2597438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2019-05-18 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x216b6aeae7d4bb90b9e12ca7d04a51ac0832a9268e344e528474d7687284e2fcBlock Operator
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