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 588213 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588258 epoch_slot_no: 5058 block_no: 588184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2018-02-07 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x596a2b277d460cbdb5e6e592c6282efc7e3893e7a4af873cede52d9d89db3506Block Operator
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