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 589543 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589588 epoch_slot_no: 6388 block_no: 589514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-02-07 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68ea9f38b1e739369976902cbbbc3cff7c2992e26d00914496f7fcfae2d289caBlock Operator
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