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 595107 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 595152 epoch_slot_no: 11952 block_no: 595078 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2018-02-08 16:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c8b8dbf49f66f6f331db07eaa241341f2a8b044a6ebfd2f154dc6b6c9fa6dfeBlock Operator
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