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 2598623 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600013 epoch_slot_no: 8013 block_no: 2598501 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2325 time: 2019-05-18 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefb2b358c938fbb980a14e0ea4dc48defde50033dbac436daf5b4dd0ee5bc2e7Block Operator
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