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 599847 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599893 epoch_slot_no: 16693 block_no: 599818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-09 18:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf681bda15f304662e35b2584874b8f019c863d07a6a5bd6041863a8f6fff504aBlock Operator
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