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 588092 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 588137 epoch_slot_no: 4937 block_no: 588063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2786 time: 2018-02-07 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0296f184a6bba39248a15469cd2b07eb0f3b6ce17ad3e437e90a8182d72068fBlock Operator
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