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 588513 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588558 epoch_slot_no: 5358 block_no: 588484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x199635b94604715ee56a57a799fd8f3338e8142b00ab2448aa8ca8377f9a525aBlock Operator
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