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 2599935 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2601326 epoch_slot_no: 9326 block_no: 2599813 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4093 time: 2019-05-19 01:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b4baaa655acd8a84f6334549b8beb80dd6e90b45bc7ba01d7624af214391dc5Block Operator
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