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 584603 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584648 epoch_slot_no: 1448 block_no: 584574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-06 05:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aa781e314a0eb286ded2fb01e3bcdfa49baed10b5cc09959ed68a3e50867d47Block Operator
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