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 2598866 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600256 epoch_slot_no: 8256 block_no: 2598744 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-18 19:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa88e7b1f9fff84f8cd19228df6315ae88df16f1fc19171e00cee5c6ef7f99cBlock Operator
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