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 2599799 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601189 epoch_slot_no: 9189 block_no: 2599677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1658 time: 2019-05-19 00:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cf5fac10fcd707f9e17610bc72c499a8dd718c7aaa8d9f80576cec75e6c8288Block Operator
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