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 2599111 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600501 epoch_slot_no: 8501 block_no: 2598989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2675 time: 2019-05-18 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20fef58937cb2412bb5bde282519f803ade2d7deaf4290cb5eb26904d7db9b6aBlock Operator
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