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 591796 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591841 epoch_slot_no: 8641 block_no: 591767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1160 time: 2018-02-07 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e642a98a1c12c35e3a0306622a6192c325dc2b564789c9a759872d72cfe1422Block Operator
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