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 591021 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 591066 epoch_slot_no: 7866 block_no: 590992 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-07 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e3b60049bba97c5b1d2c0b61e685437082a8e408f14407ff7e0cb68fcf27d1cBlock Operator
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