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 599252 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599298 epoch_slot_no: 16098 block_no: 599223 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2018-02-09 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x419e2d7e3850e3cfaa4e4ebc5acc0a5ad9484465fac4b329c6b199945891f596Block Operator
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