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 2598745 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600135 epoch_slot_no: 8135 block_no: 2598623 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1619 time: 2019-05-18 18:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30e5a1818fe7fd554b338d9502d954eeea19b394cb2a3c2eb61273f18f071d5cBlock Operator
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