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 588562 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 588607 epoch_slot_no: 5407 block_no: 588533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1602 time: 2018-02-07 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09754550e2d84aa1e45d0693bf6cd67458eecfd1c9030b23812bcd2c3c066002Block Operator
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