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 572310 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 572355 epoch_slot_no: 10755 block_no: 572282 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2433 time: 2018-02-03 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc75be61a8bb7c177ba4d5410944f13d976659bb14bef16028965d29f8f6f8a2Block Operator
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