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 587598 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 587643 epoch_slot_no: 4443 block_no: 587569 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1855 time: 2018-02-06 22:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1a2fadeb91da45455a68f9f562e78c7dbc4b31f6c7003f9a23dea25a2cf56b6Block Operator
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