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 586141 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 586186 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 586112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1389 time: 2018-02-06 14:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e630851add8b681462de2428676b208ab3e759630e8d2446c0c12ca7f950c9fBlock Operator
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