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 592132 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592177 epoch_slot_no: 8977 block_no: 592103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1194 time: 2018-02-07 23:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f4b03ac2c910fe47510d971e4fb41e87f2532565dc0d2f74911840c2167aa52Block Operator
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