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 571153 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 571198 epoch_slot_no: 9598 block_no: 571125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2018-02-03 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64e6a128169486cf2fe5ad5ef240c111c024a34848c9f5a8981a8526ac907ddcBlock Operator
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