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 588775 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 588820 epoch_slot_no: 5620 block_no: 588746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2018-02-07 04:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb603cf2de385cbc23d3ac2de24a423610cdb99d6a918b2799dcd5c396cac8f82Block Operator
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