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 584816 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584861 epoch_slot_no: 1661 block_no: 584787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2018-02-06 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7b85c4c71f8c5549fd6e1f3acc186e206dd357d44e59f122402a369113c2323Block Operator
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