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 598997 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599043 epoch_slot_no: 15843 block_no: 598968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-02-09 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x178246085d3f005b72bdd5ef544081fe94744b34db72578e6c79d8dcc6c9b9fcBlock Operator
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