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 2598166 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599556 epoch_slot_no: 7556 block_no: 2598044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-05-18 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f0ed6b24f5ad838066cf4e508b92ea377ad4a0cf74fc96f27c6f21f5d0bd55eBlock Operator
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