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 585527 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585572 epoch_slot_no: 2372 block_no: 585498 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2018-02-06 10:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd45405b5b626dec563fadee8763e7afaf3858114e1934c6b2c053f0cf693464Block Operator
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