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 584482 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584527 epoch_slot_no: 1327 block_no: 584453 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-06 05:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4f3b55a18b25a04d77c26995c643be1293f24941d52423bc8909033b9f1b581Block Operator
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