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 2597825 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599215 epoch_slot_no: 7215 block_no: 2597703 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-05-18 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f11aec79fc1ac18b52db408537bca2d65a0d697d7fff6ea4df63e2413c1578Block Operator
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