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 585502 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 585547 epoch_slot_no: 2347 block_no: 585473 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1751 time: 2018-02-06 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf31115b615cae02783767cf90d95beed39d74c4c1f3df16b661ac7fa97c7ba8dBlock Operator
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