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 590053 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590098 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 590024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92903e447db039217dcd0d625636b3d5b6a58f5a78eaa0a392f63d1f77e4cb4eBlock Operator
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