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 587746 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587791 epoch_slot_no: 4591 block_no: 587717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-02-06 23:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dec148bb685e5ed7ac005db5e7120c76f35fa1cfca8159bf6af7a2a511011bbBlock Operator
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