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 571661 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 571706 epoch_slot_no: 10106 block_no: 571633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-03 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ae2b243e7d57dc4bc9647dd6cc5991289c28ddcc619d2d40e5dfc57f6345041Block Operator
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