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 590000 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590045 epoch_slot_no: 6845 block_no: 589971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-02-07 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe903bb26e48d521f670cbcf4057cf8e537865a6610473c6b44a5885b48074e78Block Operator
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