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 599390 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 599436 epoch_slot_no: 16236 block_no: 599361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-09 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2d25a47f7f76006a4fe10bb838832a8e5385f2a4eaec86ab7668917e9fda996Block Operator
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