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 589757 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 589802 epoch_slot_no: 6602 block_no: 589728 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-07 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58e6d42c4a1510bf4901209f798d2b7563edce779ec9845b73649fa0d6d683f4Block Operator
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