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 588529 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588574 epoch_slot_no: 5374 block_no: 588500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-07 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf39be939fd9dae4585632872969d7654facf1da5aeb4b292378b4f8932b93462Block Operator
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