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 591490 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591535 epoch_slot_no: 8335 block_no: 591461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-07 20:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f40799a883a92c31d496ea9a3a2c5e89111a6781e452407ee38ca87a67f9a6cBlock Operator
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