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 586349 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 586394 epoch_slot_no: 3194 block_no: 586320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1365 time: 2018-02-06 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89e99774a31c29f6985292dbffc4c3a4179756d5a9064bc214c18a6b402b83caBlock Operator
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