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 2599508 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600898 epoch_slot_no: 8898 block_no: 2599386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3009 time: 2019-05-18 23:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b314ecd0cd0906206715ffb90184569255aa9a00d40e1fa2a8c576ffff9e156Block Operator
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