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 589454 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589499 epoch_slot_no: 6299 block_no: 589425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd772642348779a445209556d1b1387a968bc3cb1a9ba4b4dc4f7f8c278fb9a08Block Operator
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