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 590732 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 590777 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 590703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1531 time: 2018-02-07 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x638dc91a9188ba6d32b53492e7c0b80bfe00f2f6bdad9239aeaf14da38088cacBlock Operator
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