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 572309 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 572354 epoch_slot_no: 10754 block_no: 572281 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2080 time: 2018-02-03 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x133fe38717624ad24ada86e6848e0847dff20a8e04951734d64a54d924b4d339Block Operator
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