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 588080 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588125 epoch_slot_no: 4925 block_no: 588051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 01:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x587a669d85fceeba11ce3d576a4ee0f9b407e3e21488aee9d6693d1177ad1701Block Operator
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