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 599864 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599910 epoch_slot_no: 16710 block_no: 599835 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-09 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc981d5acbf8121d408e2f2dbbb9633361e26f6aef464a3f25973e829b4dbaeabBlock Operator
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