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 2599172 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600562 epoch_slot_no: 8562 block_no: 2599050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2787 time: 2019-05-18 21:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0514a69a02c4d30b101a042ebf50e109d6e4f7a57f2b2423030602f2fad86e3Block Operator
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