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 599724 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599770 epoch_slot_no: 16570 block_no: 599695 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-09 17:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e5b2c20b12d70ecb85be8f1da9354c65dd7de2a7cbf7b5a90da81bed831839Block Operator
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