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 587404 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 587449 epoch_slot_no: 4249 block_no: 587375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1743 time: 2018-02-06 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d4fc57f332b14c623824704827df356cd9c385f8a01c7bd1ae20368b6c4716eBlock Operator
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