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 2597663 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599053 epoch_slot_no: 7053 block_no: 2597541 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-18 12:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6a194b7464364122c36c6d4a39e582be0d595d3b21149ca0afc431f8f96cddaBlock Operator
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