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 584493 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584538 epoch_slot_no: 1338 block_no: 584464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-02-06 05:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d74c27fa2552a24e2eb74f205497dcf16844ee2d2ad542b2140ce85b52b3c86Block Operator
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