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 591473 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591518 epoch_slot_no: 8318 block_no: 591444 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-07 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1b1119c27cd3cc7f690790c1e8136be636e769494df9b9d77c81e2e424b7d68Block Operator
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