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 2598136 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599526 epoch_slot_no: 7526 block_no: 2598014 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1642 time: 2019-05-18 15:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca9809d8d2cc37e75ec45f5d36f271e5623d868fa49d6802e40f18a77f24d552Block Operator
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