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 571968 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 572013 epoch_slot_no: 10413 block_no: 571940 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2018-02-03 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x247c9c2fce5411577018924b0ad44c82b6ea2d7e32cdfed42deb702e1bfcb120Block Operator
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