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 585892 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 585937 epoch_slot_no: 2737 block_no: 585863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 66547 time: 2018-02-06 12:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a687d3b65d45af84e2927f3753521a56d8626686ccec86d9d66895e1db35cd7Block Operator
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