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 585750 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585795 epoch_slot_no: 2595 block_no: 585721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-06 12:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86bb0342d37b0f08cc9357f189acc410e03950755b2f55282b35bec188252d07Block Operator
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