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 591827 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591872 epoch_slot_no: 8672 block_no: 591798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-07 21:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4b7120c05645500e48ccfc019182bf6ebc7b489869cb1769d4bff9b7c763ebfBlock Operator
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