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 2598394 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2599784 epoch_slot_no: 7784 block_no: 2598272 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3261 time: 2019-05-18 16:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e0d99cbf35d4193124ee073c295f0318a8600babc1040b63b68fb75f383bccbBlock Operator
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