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 2598103 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599493 epoch_slot_no: 7493 block_no: 2597981 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4312 time: 2019-05-18 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x232cb36b44fc82f8d71d275e2d1326962148191d2f0f9043f890447fa6693a06Block Operator
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