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 588497 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588542 epoch_slot_no: 5342 block_no: 588468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-07 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe26269e176cfb68571ef6bca8f55d9668652f563ea0dac2a77e33275e4a16876Block Operator
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