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 585917 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 585962 epoch_slot_no: 2762 block_no: 585888 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2018-02-06 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36b05894d8178dc19b3a5b083ac5022abb773e36fcc95cb7be9066955a283e75Block Operator
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