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 2598287 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599677 epoch_slot_no: 7677 block_no: 2598165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2412 time: 2019-05-18 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09cf108a38530683b46cc1e030f0d1ae92e5b9a8c100eaeb2c9c8e637c34bc93Block Operator
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