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 599495 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599541 epoch_slot_no: 16341 block_no: 599466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-09 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa362e3d9b0a3a70a3b61e504d7defd4eb23234e4c223841e7c7278f2c5081006Block Operator
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