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 584530 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584575 epoch_slot_no: 1375 block_no: 584501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1726 time: 2018-02-06 05:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ad1d89a22b1dcd369d64347e6483f5840abd7f3492e1bf306e6e0a3bf20b5c7Block Operator
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