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 584595 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584640 epoch_slot_no: 1440 block_no: 584566 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-06 05:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x669f5536ec339300dd07f3f67407a244c68e27ef8c85d232a3dd54dfae831899Block Operator
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