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 587522 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 587567 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 587493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2249 time: 2018-02-06 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22f313d6d40e8b4e77cdc0ff9524e64194a36fb30a80203b21a627b351736f07Block Operator
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