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 585879 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 585924 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 585850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-06 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6cd34b32e015c4e111da2fb66622f80cc9f73be7ffd5261bfcd69e6564cf6e7Block Operator
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