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 598516 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 598561 epoch_slot_no: 15361 block_no: 598487 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1331 time: 2018-02-09 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8573ddd5e6edbd1ad739dc41ba9be2ce63f7af57db51bfd921a187eff0490257Block Operator
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