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 589772 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 589817 epoch_slot_no: 6617 block_no: 589743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1863 time: 2018-02-07 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9be64fd3d7e7eb2f98969e10ee15f1fa42dc1256c8cfedcea25e5269ee4dc5e2Block Operator
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