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 2599796 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601186 epoch_slot_no: 9186 block_no: 2599674 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2297 time: 2019-05-19 00:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd30a2afb98bb229d2a5375e24755e4914be066d6033b1d0c1d7c6e75de402a4Block Operator
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