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 585424 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585469 epoch_slot_no: 2269 block_no: 585395 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-06 10:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b00f6505240859fca2dd7f670ddb22b671688d8e630d51a58a0d4c22af0355eBlock Operator
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