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 585814 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585859 epoch_slot_no: 2659 block_no: 585785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 58951 time: 2018-02-06 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceb5098c64ef2af845bf423a2e6d4a87c9b0953cb70f6da2ce033ac087f1d288Block Operator
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