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 590718 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 590763 epoch_slot_no: 7563 block_no: 590689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2058 time: 2018-02-07 15:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cc658c68f5774e633c4aa713dfa3e050516e93bf513cc1e775ade24789acc46Block Operator
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