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 587039 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 587084 epoch_slot_no: 3884 block_no: 587010 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2018-02-06 19:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47a1b407701759db219bcc99f08dde1207bf2f56ac31dcb436f7af8455b7d740Block Operator
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