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 586419 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586464 epoch_slot_no: 3264 block_no: 586390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1554 time: 2018-02-06 15:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cf1aea069fe86271fb9f46c11c0f226d877ea8e5c389a0121572b7e32570bb9Block Operator
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