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 587701 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 587746 epoch_slot_no: 4546 block_no: 587672 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1686 time: 2018-02-06 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4329dd4cfa905a3332e56eeabc6ae1dd2783aeb84bac3213741088ba1ca579efBlock Operator
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