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 598698 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 598743 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 598669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-09 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7e04b26462221e9a7c52825e05ae00210b431f64ce4214bd6cb5d1a5cbf073bBlock Operator
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