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 586033 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 586078 epoch_slot_no: 2878 block_no: 586004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 36103 time: 2018-02-06 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2956034da26ecb4a9eb6a0b068a0214816c0f48b3d5e9948cd2428a96f453a7Block Operator
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