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 589608 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589653 epoch_slot_no: 6453 block_no: 589579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1237 time: 2018-02-07 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9db768cff4ab3ff546dceacbf1be61cfa45a3b0b1af52b89f81c28ef8f432b5Block Operator
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