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 584429 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 584474 epoch_slot_no: 1274 block_no: 584400 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2018-02-06 04:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98a1d98a83d4a6d44bb1084758c11d7e342aed853f213443c74403359e352830Block Operator
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