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 590178 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590223 epoch_slot_no: 7023 block_no: 590149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-02-07 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb653a39d2ca559899b4b64a45a0e7ec200c48891677fb6208e533be6e8e71e01Block Operator
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