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 2598516 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2599906 epoch_slot_no: 7906 block_no: 2598394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1968 time: 2019-05-18 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc766514dbbc5e8ce0eb4e83a9f602f8b13176ea47723d18b8595df54b06ca9b6Block Operator
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