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 2598119 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599509 epoch_slot_no: 7509 block_no: 2597997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1656 time: 2019-05-18 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3579b23abf0c18f446c83323789b9340a29993132560e4d22bf6747cc53e6a5aBlock Operator
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