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 585956 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 586001 epoch_slot_no: 2801 block_no: 585927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-06 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa942e8ad0460884fdea6c8af3ba95d1f402e8e49c2f2d93649a71d16383b68e1Block Operator
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