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 2599279 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2600669 epoch_slot_no: 8669 block_no: 2599157 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2019 time: 2019-05-18 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8663c346ec797b827c6fc7ee880ac9efac8b6ccb0c025f6e51cc43a1e8d7b66Block Operator
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