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 590716 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 590761 epoch_slot_no: 7561 block_no: 590687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1883 time: 2018-02-07 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfffc8642f4ec2ed8f4bffd88f9e7e615d1b37f56112b9f2910321b4587f76c79Block Operator
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