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 595674 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 595719 epoch_slot_no: 12519 block_no: 595645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-08 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8964414ada11c57a82250a4e56324211d9af2af0dc335095f886ce973de58abbBlock Operator
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