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 585067 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585112 epoch_slot_no: 1912 block_no: 585038 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-02-06 08:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1603ca76e38105e19cc344a5169490b1b163374e87911460521e20330f3d0ab4Block Operator
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