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 586053 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 586098 epoch_slot_no: 2898 block_no: 586024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1111 time: 2018-02-06 13:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4838735a5eae259258bcc499aa8d8654f2c793b117c8fa36bfccbf8d6a6101b1Block Operator
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