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 2599554 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600944 epoch_slot_no: 8944 block_no: 2599432 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2894 time: 2019-05-18 23:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24c082ce00e25b255cbdc1109ea9268a213d17f0d001d351d897a6fba00c9f07Block Operator
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