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 599761 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599807 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 599732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2755 time: 2018-02-09 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x578d511fb28629adfaed8ab51efe4d50213e17ea589fa5067af6c542d1f7e19eBlock Operator
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