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 2597599 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2598989 epoch_slot_no: 6989 block_no: 2597477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2072 time: 2019-05-18 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf0780fe56b70853bef6df9f071049195ed4d3f520e08739a608803b1d05fe29Block Operator
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