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 585466 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585511 epoch_slot_no: 2311 block_no: 585437 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 46095 time: 2018-02-06 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ef83fcc56268e564072d04f59f6ad72c51aa45a9a4c74faf0e6cbbfefcc5a05Block Operator
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