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 2599414 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600804 epoch_slot_no: 8804 block_no: 2599292 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-05-18 22:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12a78fd3f39e0f2f4471a5c2529997fe0e9912f0c217618117f014d1f0ec985dBlock Operator
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