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 584119 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584164 epoch_slot_no: 964 block_no: 584090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-06 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56a498ae7dc82f5200260b50f49eca0d1a658a2c56a36382122106d7a02550f6Block Operator
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