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 584412 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584457 epoch_slot_no: 1257 block_no: 584383 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-06 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x255ff437a372fa2b4443f636b8a1c029455e150b38da84ec956c312804309d3bBlock Operator
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