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 589504 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 589549 epoch_slot_no: 6349 block_no: 589475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1508 time: 2018-02-07 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac0c8bb586dc3e52edc5ce0b46deaf88a43080b75c46b83e6790585760b20fd9Block Operator
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