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 593255 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 593300 epoch_slot_no: 10100 block_no: 593226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-08 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x546f8a93fcffa2d0627998827949614ffae4ac8c357c08b77097036bd384bd55Block Operator
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