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 586069 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 586114 epoch_slot_no: 2914 block_no: 586040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2785 time: 2018-02-06 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe1aaad83cc3ab86db7acb50106907aac535f37476a5bb5ba5dbc9280cb3b22eBlock Operator
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