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 571278 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 571323 epoch_slot_no: 9723 block_no: 571250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-03 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50011a7d53ae8a250a5426850e79c711d1fc558824683f5cb1776bc8c0d83430Block Operator
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