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 590422 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590467 epoch_slot_no: 7267 block_no: 590393 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 14:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1695ad739519be2a7536c731aea0b03e22c5e84f757d801bbb304744bc907b7eBlock Operator
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