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 590888 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590933 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 590859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-07 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefee65dd75827c5fe2c74049b0e72d8b98066f73fc68ea2db2ea2e830bbbc171Block Operator
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