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 588546 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 588591 epoch_slot_no: 5391 block_no: 588517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2758 time: 2018-02-07 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86e31bf04a591a985635e94e5f42af3cab62cfc206bd7704d7b1a5bba55081ebBlock Operator
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