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 28585 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 28596 epoch_slot_no: 6996 block_no: 28582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2017-09-30 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda0636677e6571e3f5647155ba66a92f571a2c8a9531bc312e23ee576deaece6Block Operator
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