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 2599598 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2600988 epoch_slot_no: 8988 block_no: 2599476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2060 time: 2019-05-18 23:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44819487fa5163ab913f7e5b166665c6fea40540b5de8d3776ae3d850c1a229aBlock Operator
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