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 2599905 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601296 epoch_slot_no: 9296 block_no: 2599783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2869 time: 2019-05-19 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfedf5db98f5635f0d577c13c870b9bd7d040f5526dcf4fbca340ebb3240cc7f1Block Operator
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