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 591112 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591157 epoch_slot_no: 7957 block_no: 591083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-07 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e5e6433fbaa5e68d1e9360cc1a827bef3b1099f10ba4ba49f68feaa3b6d07b0Block Operator
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