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 590748 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590793 epoch_slot_no: 7593 block_no: 590719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-07 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84f14fa229045e6f009146d03cd5cd8d952b2b61155714f03486bb7eaf1e7c7eBlock Operator
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