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 584649 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 584694 epoch_slot_no: 1494 block_no: 584620 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2018-02-06 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4ff4ddc34787d77e7ce88091b1a9a5d175c241d0509dd3776b3972930b52fe6Block Operator
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