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 2598199 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599589 epoch_slot_no: 7589 block_no: 2598077 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2019-05-18 15:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40ccbf90dafee8eb82214387d20aef2159d7a8df4cc7ed53f57aed8f648066afBlock Operator
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