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 572086 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572131 epoch_slot_no: 10531 block_no: 572058 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-03 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28b4c0b9df03922d5a49b1a8a2a344b6349a8e37d6d717dcbf5739f4eb17a036Block Operator
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