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 584919 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 584964 epoch_slot_no: 1764 block_no: 584890 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 56597 time: 2018-02-06 07:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa11ea6ffda90092f5011e32aee09145afda051140b295165497920158d1666edBlock Operator
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