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 592817 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 592862 epoch_slot_no: 9662 block_no: 592788 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1024 time: 2018-02-08 03:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb42921fa0612f802205e17532ce914be3277db7257c3429afeddad4194088211Block Operator
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