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 2599889 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2601280 epoch_slot_no: 9280 block_no: 2599767 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1921 time: 2019-05-19 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed6ed9d5599e5291e5b7e7c21129e1c6e37dc2ec42740f3741307fac8c57bf2dBlock Operator
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