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 586171 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 586216 epoch_slot_no: 3016 block_no: 586142 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2384 time: 2018-02-06 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d1a3480385c78b4c5bc38dbdaa1f8cf8ec0726830dfedfcea4a53984e1cc7d1Block Operator
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