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 2599099 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600489 epoch_slot_no: 8489 block_no: 2598977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1883 time: 2019-05-18 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c3dc4c3bb6a4d7dea75730c4a93671db2ba66e152d84d8e9e1c9ca74e4a387bBlock Operator
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