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 599054 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599100 epoch_slot_no: 15900 block_no: 599025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1717 time: 2018-02-09 14:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37ca967f2b7bf8208fec04bdda8a3c67b7e12e6382d27fd996f8913109e29c63Block Operator
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