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 588316 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 588361 epoch_slot_no: 5161 block_no: 588287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1682 time: 2018-02-07 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2efebbcd3b3167e8c3629fa756609ada455428564c06c4b697a6d9d5887a576Block Operator
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