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 2598684 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2600074 epoch_slot_no: 8074 block_no: 2598562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2616 time: 2019-05-18 18:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cbdd79dd021ed81f8f2b4a9be745de8bd66e96aa92d3aeb17de6c453621ea77Block Operator
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