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 24577 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24587 epoch_slot_no: 2987 block_no: 24574 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1658 time: 2017-09-29 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59fc4814b14e6c03fe7dcac8b087e57093c3439bf0e704656963a4c71af97c99Block Operator
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