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 584348 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584393 epoch_slot_no: 1193 block_no: 584319 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-06 04:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x261fc0a71a403de71a0d6f5c3352016f3bbc9009be6b01f34e9b6d0ac9691e59Block Operator
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