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 591262 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591307 epoch_slot_no: 8107 block_no: 591233 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-07 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8237d12e2deff363256e7a1cab8233bb7618ea24a97687af10cb9160c75ec7a5Block Operator
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