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 590380 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 590425 epoch_slot_no: 7225 block_no: 590351 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-07 13:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5eacd39b1a6924dc111f58eb1909f5f4f103831fe887bfcf72389386c4c7d396Block Operator
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