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 586074 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586119 epoch_slot_no: 2919 block_no: 586045 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1929 time: 2018-02-06 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bb741198761f4f5a5dad86c8475faf62730a39ccf5772bb83babc699a589dc1Block Operator
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