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 599176 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 599222 epoch_slot_no: 16022 block_no: 599147 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1678 time: 2018-02-09 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f3afd47909117a107122384b3a32f63663f66dddbb1151e28594ebd873e2010Block Operator
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