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 2599295 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600685 epoch_slot_no: 8685 block_no: 2599173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2192 time: 2019-05-18 21:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6baa3f6587af96f15c25aecc83544590c8a2b7b3864f4b36abf7eef1b9393540Block Operator
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