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 2597780 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599170 epoch_slot_no: 7170 block_no: 2597658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-18 13:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49a25136b5d74d8dccba977ddbd2c79197cc0b86829b0c7dba39e3edd6d4cac4Block Operator
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