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 589022 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589067 epoch_slot_no: 5867 block_no: 588993 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-02-07 06:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23f1cbb31dfaed0f8d4abdaf9b10f8ed878e40cc62b985ec53dcbad7612d41c9Block Operator
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