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 592802 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592847 epoch_slot_no: 9647 block_no: 592773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-08 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56206e8e19a7cba56abb3d96b1b74ad6d29fad9ea1ab653eb07e6f523f03ac4bBlock Operator
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