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 599848 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 599894 epoch_slot_no: 16694 block_no: 599819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1598 time: 2018-02-09 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a595f6cd1cecf5b3a3d61873438514be3e6899203f94895b9651bde64fd2e7dBlock Operator
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