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 584681 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 584726 epoch_slot_no: 1526 block_no: 584652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2018-02-06 06:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2591b53dbb4ef6f1828dab1dba233b8e2baf36c6aa0c97d877ce14ded1b1ec40Block Operator
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