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 2599255 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600645 epoch_slot_no: 8645 block_no: 2599133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1728 time: 2019-05-18 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09833537c07379371986ee41a3f87951e6a91044d13d8b9b98e2f6ebad4cb695Block Operator
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