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 584599 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584644 epoch_slot_no: 1444 block_no: 584570 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1730 time: 2018-02-06 05:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa8c6ab5bc4974ea744e9faaf6515811584fd4ac618a031abda74defbe4518454Block Operator
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