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 2599463 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600853 epoch_slot_no: 8853 block_no: 2599341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2376 time: 2019-05-18 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1b836d39a4f72aaa09c59ad53c023e3c1392937b653b96aa822ade9bf641f1cBlock Operator
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