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 587452 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 587497 epoch_slot_no: 4297 block_no: 587423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1755 time: 2018-02-06 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fc24ff77380c013670327c39cc3e4859ffff4935e7eebcaf2fd5358e3f84744Block Operator
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