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 587867 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 587912 epoch_slot_no: 4712 block_no: 587838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2928 time: 2018-02-06 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99ffca55349dd531941be55a66f31ba768448e72cb9791b2fc8b5561a6902823Block Operator
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