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 587249 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587294 epoch_slot_no: 4094 block_no: 587220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1111 time: 2018-02-06 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x122824fe6be89b22bb26e649b3c1e49a9b06a616f6f7e909c860e5ceb29ed7f6Block Operator
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