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 588445 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588490 epoch_slot_no: 5290 block_no: 588416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-07 03:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89a64998fae17fce7fdc0a90ca3e6ffae316d10009dffff8c4f0a05e5e8365fcBlock Operator
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