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 590717 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 590762 epoch_slot_no: 7562 block_no: 590688 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2018-02-07 15:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9f9e482b19bde380e6c27a65afc43b5ac90b4329ac8899072e8eeec48238ed7Block Operator
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