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 585595 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585640 epoch_slot_no: 2440 block_no: 585566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1365 time: 2018-02-06 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80e982eedd5a47d4ecc77c0baaf90c8de8f1f42c35d196c0c555385914a5f4cfBlock Operator
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