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 2598508 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599898 epoch_slot_no: 7898 block_no: 2598386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-18 17:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe44f5da6bd5310dc0461234bcc53193506a67c1df21bc085b0fed2c82a8539f7Block Operator
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