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 2598511 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599901 epoch_slot_no: 7901 block_no: 2598389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-05-18 17:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0064ca62bd82b470699e51e4c7515c5d98bae7b9a56a5c4ed31c21e9de1e8513Block Operator
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