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 584635 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 584680 epoch_slot_no: 1480 block_no: 584606 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1751 time: 2018-02-06 05:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x633c7f620801abe7354367eab77b06d063609159b41b4a02c1b8de0d8bd30069Block Operator
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