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 584460 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584505 epoch_slot_no: 1305 block_no: 584431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1550 time: 2018-02-06 04:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0658b008f4b572dc6c85c47775eb4dd7e8acb605f471fb9bb599cb8cbf8e6e6Block Operator
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