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 586572 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586617 epoch_slot_no: 3417 block_no: 586543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1636 time: 2018-02-06 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4de4d8203688e40a85502fc6b331acc5b3dae9444da1f1350f01756cdae12b6Block Operator
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