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 598002 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 598047 epoch_slot_no: 14847 block_no: 597973 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-09 08:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7624470f454f7b2a5afc4ca4d0fe348514fe247c2c1e3e69e8470edc52f6bb18Block Operator
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