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 584737 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 584782 epoch_slot_no: 1582 block_no: 584708 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 101110 time: 2018-02-06 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa362354d93ae072854fd9c177017716a000f31c6e4dee969e103f9fe643c1d4aBlock Operator
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