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 586039 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586084 epoch_slot_no: 2884 block_no: 586010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-06 13:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x730c725d8f2d5e1636b98905b0e90d44ad3d1227d766847c1974e0e97181eca3Block Operator
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