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 585550 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585595 epoch_slot_no: 2395 block_no: 585521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-06 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c98e40c455e9239c05f3a1a84d3ce1401436e43ddbbda5e815d0a7bbc02c4c6Block Operator
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