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 599119 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599165 epoch_slot_no: 15965 block_no: 599090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-09 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24c71ebcb9f8c4cbeabc86768dcdc7860ca03ba77142a8da0ac8f2586fa70027Block Operator
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