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 586508 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586553 epoch_slot_no: 3353 block_no: 586479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2018-02-06 16:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda3c0309300e0d50ed8cd5e1f7f0d4f82c6d6e2e2fb99c89b60fbadd7c00436bBlock Operator
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