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 589376 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 589421 epoch_slot_no: 6221 block_no: 589347 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1698 time: 2018-02-07 08:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb222b93873c18f1b16efcea6269e1c89ce3f72694b9e9e15f961f7a836372430Block Operator
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