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 585142 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585187 epoch_slot_no: 1987 block_no: 585113 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-06 08:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9158e5926125706d2f2d1bcf3a7638cb7a88518e52c6d8b1df35d7a7205579fBlock Operator
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