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 2598036 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599426 epoch_slot_no: 7426 block_no: 2597914 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2019-05-18 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4afff26eb27a2365a8878d884b088b94ddf3c3ee8e427ed0d1a2aad1d40b33d8Block Operator
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