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 597566 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 597611 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 597537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-02-09 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01a5fcfe309f19b93c29470e4a1f0157a010b0044713feaf31f561205e36b17bBlock Operator
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