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 587143 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 587188 epoch_slot_no: 3988 block_no: 587114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2075 time: 2018-02-06 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4cffe7621f4e34094b4c222c527c69ba1b06a32ab3b3aeb19d405a3111fbd8cBlock Operator
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