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 589229 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589274 epoch_slot_no: 6074 block_no: 589200 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee50e5dc67c453ffcef12a8289771f4fd169f33a92f3a0a47ec1fdd3e6d722afBlock Operator
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