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 2599539 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2600929 epoch_slot_no: 8929 block_no: 2599417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2009 time: 2019-05-18 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabf52f60b86c7a646e6269da72ee790a95bd725f5a7c5c86865ee7e018b4c6aeBlock Operator
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