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 2598027 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599417 epoch_slot_no: 7417 block_no: 2597905 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3281 time: 2019-05-18 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93f3711ad50ff5a43b8e93044de7c1707a07c632d2c13ce888b38bcfb14d0659Block Operator
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