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 2597813 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599203 epoch_slot_no: 7203 block_no: 2597691 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2741 time: 2019-05-18 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc45da837e32db0f085d0762adfa39d71a7a5975136ad7a4fe0e5df9cd550163Block Operator
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