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 585823 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 585868 epoch_slot_no: 2668 block_no: 585794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-06 12:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2297befe46611ae64c7f91de8694ec51c2cd6cfa9d187592303a9bafbfb2ba0Block Operator
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