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 585887 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 585932 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 585858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1736 time: 2018-02-06 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f1a4236b1e8bf533cc8e68e967a9d4d21f63f9458c49d2d4faf0fd66a08f2b2Block Operator
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