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 598889 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 598935 epoch_slot_no: 15735 block_no: 598860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2018-02-09 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2b0e2a7db6176ac0261558302d343702287eb91a936f30ed70eae63a3609366Block Operator
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