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 584626 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584671 epoch_slot_no: 1471 block_no: 584597 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2018-02-06 05:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40083878affef6453868f8ed690f0bd9bd5a6d3a5a602eb54e980152482454c5Block Operator
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