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 587735 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587780 epoch_slot_no: 4580 block_no: 587706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-06 23:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0a7bd8c4ec2c47984064fd6adcc01281023fba1a518f6270193f5139554582aBlock Operator
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