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 589647 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589692 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 589618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2018-02-07 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ca67036bdf3cc050efdf0b64f30f146b9c16044d4d6657fc1e946e05a5620a8Block Operator
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