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 587417 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 587462 epoch_slot_no: 4262 block_no: 587388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2378 time: 2018-02-06 21:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1e840987499088af8af37e0c71eb760a029dc78b974a626f7abdcb5e4b49622Block Operator
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