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 587262 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 587307 epoch_slot_no: 4107 block_no: 587233 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-06 20:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1f3ba44bea0bed6107d94c4591360b9644b9da98a2270288469e2e01899d373Block Operator
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