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 2598256 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599646 epoch_slot_no: 7646 block_no: 2598134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2017 time: 2019-05-18 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa1db36233e64baaf69dc56500d39798d91087d9a3a5c4991451276592f9b045Block Operator
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