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 599544 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 599590 epoch_slot_no: 16390 block_no: 599515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-02-09 16:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xede07c51707e0d9ef9b7109746d55dad2ef1a92562c43dcc8d72992754b1d6efBlock Operator
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