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 571634 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 571679 epoch_slot_no: 10079 block_no: 571606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-03 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a4803b5eb56afe9a884b5f252b7563f193b5c774f78c7223d1c32062623a06aBlock Operator
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