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 589285 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 589330 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 589256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2018-02-07 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbea6d2ad3abfca9fcf6acadf36e812b2b16e62d71b906a99d3b3ca8c4141a2ccBlock Operator
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