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 2598357 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599747 epoch_slot_no: 7747 block_no: 2598235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-18 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82b7e0e0dedc6d02f8fd2c6f17965606a326f9774b537e8cd7c6de58d0c3d5c8Block Operator
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