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 588952 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 588997 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 588923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-07 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d1e7ef2960d4fab92cd0bd6aa38ff20fc8f66679b468e3416eb85f8649dbbe5Block Operator
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