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 595517 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 595562 epoch_slot_no: 12362 block_no: 595488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2018-02-08 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b50382c715fe5e73f9b275de904597d41c5265e4aeb7de4accaeef63490dd53Block Operator
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