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 590658 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 590703 epoch_slot_no: 7503 block_no: 590629 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1884 time: 2018-02-07 15:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4033f7623c0f36fc9d0fb73d8a638481e2c1cfc050bf81fa395238252f93ce8eBlock Operator
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