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 592562 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 592607 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 592533 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1837 time: 2018-02-08 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c86b321a064dc0f8e14e1a6f7c687eaa71d2cf382b5c454ad4cac04ac6598e0Block Operator
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