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 592118 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 592163 epoch_slot_no: 8963 block_no: 592089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2018-02-07 23:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ce4c66eb902590ae8b124c2b73e5cb94513a48428a5191fe9c9a06d5c2d4fe7Block Operator
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