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 592100 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592145 epoch_slot_no: 8945 block_no: 592071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-07 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd213a04a3d20c282c03482889c961b39293f16a61e1c879a277217b75431fbbfBlock Operator
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