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 584846 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 584891 epoch_slot_no: 1691 block_no: 584817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 55150 time: 2018-02-06 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6c7aa0ba67bb4f0b6b0bf7da841d6008c34c2b81dd0d8a63808d4ef564499a5Block Operator
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