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 588055 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588100 epoch_slot_no: 4900 block_no: 588026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 00:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb483a57f37a6f7ba5aa595d2f2b33e2ae5b63daf98ea64481c0ca1de1a3a7227Block Operator
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