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 584461 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584506 epoch_slot_no: 1306 block_no: 584432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1546 time: 2018-02-06 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x341ccd21a9e90dc648c8be2a2e555eb83c294c44fd023632bd60575ee70fb62bBlock Operator
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