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 590565 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590610 epoch_slot_no: 7410 block_no: 590536 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 14:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfd3f3fbc371c0a48df74ce4ba5a24bdaf1f1851f7da2d3a2dad2ce3dfb079ceBlock Operator
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