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 590670 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590715 epoch_slot_no: 7515 block_no: 590641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 15:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afb0976805da92547ea8749c744b1c638d4d5f9b26089142559798921ca4630Block Operator
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