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 585528 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 585573 epoch_slot_no: 2373 block_no: 585499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1472 time: 2018-02-06 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3201c5013059cb672215daaef60edbf50ec212b6b02b67bc175611bede95c44dBlock Operator
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