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 589032 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 589077 epoch_slot_no: 5877 block_no: 589003 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-07 06:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbdb02805ab988e2e99a995017779bbb3abe865d891a85cfe48efcf37590acf76Block Operator
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