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 587627 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587672 epoch_slot_no: 4472 block_no: 587598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2018-02-06 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3414a5dbae9e81c46bd4ec76699c0e21974eed9a8595cc341f455e7da40bc31Block Operator
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