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 592148 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592193 epoch_slot_no: 8993 block_no: 592119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-07 23:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x724f916472bf43ebb1537b567063cd11c1f8889054b29b921a38a8ffd4bcca83Block Operator
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