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 591117 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 591162 epoch_slot_no: 7962 block_no: 591088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-07 17:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c076e43fd2066db0a6fd3b830aa0e9d889e0e6aa57b63454c72c30fe5ee5f7dBlock Operator
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