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 589524 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589569 epoch_slot_no: 6369 block_no: 589495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-07 09:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d58b4ca9f7a49366b60a29fe276ca3056f19214701131681b9336e48cab6913Block Operator
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