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 584153 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 584198 epoch_slot_no: 998 block_no: 584124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1738 time: 2018-02-06 03:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x451017cbf4896ad4a9c41d5175d5af5ccf22bae5aab03b02927990e6ee5a5486Block Operator
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