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 588319 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588364 epoch_slot_no: 5164 block_no: 588290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14496acd82eacbe408a6ecea941bb854a78e210e88a4b842ef1d7db512573efeBlock Operator
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