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 2599874 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601265 epoch_slot_no: 9265 block_no: 2599752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1732 time: 2019-05-19 01:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc6293258c7ea8d64a606b1f87ff98a25da23e74feaa9b84f119c2c7b1ed07f5Block Operator
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