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 589741 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 589786 epoch_slot_no: 6586 block_no: 589712 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1674 time: 2018-02-07 10:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3820ffa9407cd8109de8f1db921cb121e92cd3af1e6df8ac9d4a673e8b1bb151Block Operator
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