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 590675 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 590720 epoch_slot_no: 7520 block_no: 590646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-07 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe2ea0145a083fed11dca28d74cea62752f33a0a5bef158cc7a706f94d650bdfBlock Operator
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