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 590673 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 590718 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 590644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1451 time: 2018-02-07 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2282d3a3f9c7fcf4f651a8f0c4113ff9d1d928adb0c0da0170e38efd3651fb78Block Operator
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