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 598499 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 598544 epoch_slot_no: 15344 block_no: 598470 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-09 10:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b3097089e7f82db1d89cdc1035a31d8a24de5320e92ebc6a3bed8d4f316799cBlock Operator
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