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 2597729 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599119 epoch_slot_no: 7119 block_no: 2597607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-05-18 13:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52bdadd8cfd48590f898516236f0696534dc3ccc58950d2d22ad3ea2440645feBlock Operator
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