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 591895 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 591940 epoch_slot_no: 8740 block_no: 591866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-02-07 22:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x863383b1db5655e79db13dd92bee274ff5f6e880c4d350cfa646ca8428c60e53Block Operator
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