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 590873 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 590918 epoch_slot_no: 7718 block_no: 590844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2018-02-07 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf8167ce8e6deb6ccf315c489e877bd7bb901d0f9faf7ec7f9fd11f9f2eb4137Block Operator
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