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 572129 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 572174 epoch_slot_no: 10574 block_no: 572101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-02-03 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dac5c4bfb26da06dce4f0f77264b3ff2c94eb546308041fec23f7ce4780e638Block Operator
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