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 599003 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599049 epoch_slot_no: 15849 block_no: 598974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-09 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd383ddddb8e16d9ca9f9115ade99f73fef5d58d4cd568904b9f9a1ca885d7800Block Operator
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