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 2597966 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599356 epoch_slot_no: 7356 block_no: 2597844 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3347 time: 2019-05-18 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b10f0471589285390f41da7f321516450565819d01f544ec5eb74475d62e7bBlock Operator
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