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 598967 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599013 epoch_slot_no: 15813 block_no: 598938 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-09 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92c28435c33f26a6fc7ba21ef4c4267a2d4c749b5d512e8e09cf54871da9a7c1Block Operator
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