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 587931 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 587976 epoch_slot_no: 4776 block_no: 587902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-02-07 00:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0401b30c58fc6e69e68f0edb411ede936219df66b1fbbbb5c252f6704b34c7f6Block Operator
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