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 588137 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 588182 epoch_slot_no: 4982 block_no: 588108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1605 time: 2018-02-07 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x051ac5dcfe21db69582848b639968ea060c85a962cb9a483877e2ed2937611aeBlock Operator
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