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 2597890 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2599280 epoch_slot_no: 7280 block_no: 2597768 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3435 time: 2019-05-18 14:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2537f803bd9d3e609b704ea2aa23e749a62d181f2d0e78ce01b3c51185006291Block Operator
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