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 599990 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 600036 epoch_slot_no: 16836 block_no: 599961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-09 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x820ff22eed68993056f0376e1587b9ebe3b08de9e64e60302ba5ccdedf4ed883Block Operator
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