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 587631 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587676 epoch_slot_no: 4476 block_no: 587602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-06 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73dc70b8ccb873d1a3b0158e769e4d932c062a6efa365207e144426d3f82f40fBlock Operator
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