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 2598727 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600117 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2598605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-18 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d9256c22c94f0bd4ec8146f7ee34fd85542c359ce8e2f513bf2076d709b33a2Block Operator
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