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 589155 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 589200 epoch_slot_no: 6000 block_no: 589126 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-07 07:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa529aec8d202914da15f7005861722bbfc0ef99851f5e2d208c6f56effce2eb0Block Operator
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