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 2599035 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600425 epoch_slot_no: 8425 block_no: 2598913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1639 time: 2019-05-18 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1d7f799641f8b7fb98429ec32aa30431f3598a3e4e9df84c1707594ca351e78Block Operator
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