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 590397 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 590442 epoch_slot_no: 7242 block_no: 590368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2070 time: 2018-02-07 13:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbefbf64271e65180cb5de049680e4b201e0cee087bbbc830e21b4fa2f9daeaaBlock Operator
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