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 586768 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 586813 epoch_slot_no: 3613 block_no: 586739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2471 time: 2018-02-06 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2480246d2e80797d4496388ca038ac45158ee551ac05fe55db3caba8e4b6b019Block Operator
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