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 585360 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 585405 epoch_slot_no: 2205 block_no: 585331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 55498 time: 2018-02-06 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb03a0b8d443aedb037566890461bd95f6ffa2de796131a9fd65bf4161ea507cBlock Operator
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