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 586804 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 586849 epoch_slot_no: 3649 block_no: 586775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1964 time: 2018-02-06 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20d228e5d393abbffbb632b2dc71a5f08bda1837086c9e4602e6336d7c31a222Block Operator
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