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 590302 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 590347 epoch_slot_no: 7147 block_no: 590273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2402 time: 2018-02-07 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81a131e757f46ce074d264e2be84aab035ce237af996257265e316de51d85bc3Block Operator
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