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 586536 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586581 epoch_slot_no: 3381 block_no: 586507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1714 time: 2018-02-06 16:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3575413d3b61190b5c094ac6c9ddec469b0201ae6a570d9a83a72e94248bfebdBlock Operator
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