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 599194 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599240 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 599165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1869 time: 2018-02-09 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42ce3e36382ade5eb1bf6df1d41f47b2cd75cb10104ecb8131e3391f91f5c87cBlock Operator
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