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 598843 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 598888 epoch_slot_no: 15688 block_no: 598814 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-09 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9a9fb2ec4387eb581c11780454a693d28a81235b2a70d3d18b7d4bd617d6084Block Operator
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