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 590102 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590147 epoch_slot_no: 6947 block_no: 590073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-07 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77a7b3d2f25432f85e956fba398cd6ea8eaa363473fa9a019aaba7a1bbc673caBlock Operator
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