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 588454 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588499 epoch_slot_no: 5299 block_no: 588425 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd7ff066642634d0a029ef5ec51f8c1090216be4dcc2304449d308a291a74ebbBlock Operator
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