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 586111 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 586156 epoch_slot_no: 2956 block_no: 586082 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3181 time: 2018-02-06 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7355c5b2fe19d71ae0ee97590df4702d3373db6ec20ba1140bf42a49112b3978Block Operator
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