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 2597631 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599021 epoch_slot_no: 7021 block_no: 2597509 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2977 time: 2019-05-18 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x670591e3f4e5f878f3b180e680c7a4f15081e35a1e494247728e615f02c9c34eBlock Operator
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