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 586761 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 586806 epoch_slot_no: 3606 block_no: 586732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-06 17:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b4b9c600a0e2b57b72541ca24d1f3e43937aa616f77ebbbb97e16e2ef684c28Block Operator
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