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 587459 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587504 epoch_slot_no: 4304 block_no: 587430 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2018-02-06 21:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b885091bbb8734ddfa98aa20cd50d7aec622ee4c48ed0bf3f7637b6471d8392Block Operator
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