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 2599627 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2601017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2599505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7178 time: 2019-05-18 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeda55648022dfa284f8b2a5f12f1c9f80edb8f96b232fbbf396788a7fe72addfBlock Operator
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