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 592131 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592176 epoch_slot_no: 8976 block_no: 592102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-07 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83aea94808dec92ec4fa3a313490bcdb1cccad8c4e0daa34b84191d2560968d0Block Operator
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