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 598386 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 598431 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 598357 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-09 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb8da83a3a824b02f8ad14d24cdc6f93a940c0e7d030a424c5ed74cd23b8124bBlock Operator
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