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 2597857 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2599247 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 2597735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2954 time: 2019-05-18 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a7a7c070041a2ddb14054884a2becb8cc6e06af961e4d1d141df1b990311293Block Operator
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