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 592149 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 592194 epoch_slot_no: 8994 block_no: 592120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1547 time: 2018-02-07 23:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe14e13b8a4bd465274597823702de6f59cd6451bb594f7bfa2bb5fa2882949d4Block Operator
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