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 2597996 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599386 epoch_slot_no: 7386 block_no: 2597874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3339 time: 2019-05-18 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8230743066658dd7e67919f883865aa00950e0df6ed57d08010bde70944a54ebBlock Operator
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