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 587722 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587767 epoch_slot_no: 4567 block_no: 587693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-02-06 23:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb20eb7d69a51e201c44901fe32fcb4f24ac863025e5b731b10e80c4136de637Block Operator
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