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 584248 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584293 epoch_slot_no: 1093 block_no: 584219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-06 03:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e802a9572c238d632686630ebd4c3c90fa4d6d11df38456e6fa0dd64c418b01Block Operator
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