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 596424 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 596469 epoch_slot_no: 13269 block_no: 596395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-08 23:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e1c85f08787a5072fca932e65d1abf3dc4456f8a251d3e34a61a40c598d0048Block Operator
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