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 599910 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 599956 epoch_slot_no: 16756 block_no: 599881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-09 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce5b30d4dcf5b7b37a2ab47cfd141a16fe17f7ddb8cc050e773d0082d1baafb4Block Operator
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