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 2598485 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2599875 epoch_slot_no: 7875 block_no: 2598363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2240 time: 2019-05-18 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe86c67df4113f176db8cd27f16307b6225285a39ae264d26f14e2d2b33cc4c4fBlock Operator
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