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 2597713 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599103 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 2597591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-18 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b5eb2b9b3863e26939754f03867c3b90b9e85017efb881620e32f13dd42c98Block Operator
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