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 596635 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 596680 epoch_slot_no: 13480 block_no: 596606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1090 time: 2018-02-09 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98cc7a944a37aff8668f9f28c82622a489b2dded7a6e7e9ecd6bf29efa896be7Block Operator
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