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 598232 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 598277 epoch_slot_no: 15077 block_no: 598203 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2037 time: 2018-02-09 09:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02bd24773606b52f6126fed4714264663e5f7d31f92c7b8b83eeac01acc8b956Block Operator
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