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 587339 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587384 epoch_slot_no: 4184 block_no: 587310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2018-02-06 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff88c619a8d04ee0347600e5c050f1c6256658a9c40526aab0fb32ff7b91ac06Block Operator
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