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 587109 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587154 epoch_slot_no: 3954 block_no: 587080 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1279 time: 2018-02-06 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe50fc018ae50397d1e6296b7a03761b41783b032d0c01de0e78f2c41a74fe2acBlock Operator
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