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 2599636 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601026 epoch_slot_no: 9026 block_no: 2599514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-18 23:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf947612cca7c370c8fcdb0162b144ed890bedb639beba48bb93810a4eba8fe3aBlock Operator
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