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 591694 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591739 epoch_slot_no: 8539 block_no: 591665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-07 21:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4679aee2ac1e3da057a64e76b05547f4bcb59542e11b6b60c5840ee702a076dbBlock Operator
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