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 2599013 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600403 epoch_slot_no: 8403 block_no: 2598891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-05-18 20:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6af05cc3067f86e7c476bf2aad9a06820e914c431dca38f4c050342bd8a678d6Block Operator
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