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 590896 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 590941 epoch_slot_no: 7741 block_no: 590867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2018-02-07 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x902c6ab2032009f6c2ca11feacd53d71ff7ed6a384beba77feefe97b1b0f54d9Block Operator
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