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 599046 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599092 epoch_slot_no: 15892 block_no: 599017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2018-02-09 14:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0348779bd263b9d6be092d7c4058388bf6089f642bfeab984167566d18e9ed23Block Operator
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