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 591207 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 591252 epoch_slot_no: 8052 block_no: 591178 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-07 18:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd565f0be5692edc44b08c84f039ef9ae9531517c5664c287dde424a00ab54d40Block Operator
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