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 572448 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572493 epoch_slot_no: 10893 block_no: 572420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 10:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c6c0aaf3614926f7906dbdb27084fab8639fbda53c2daa9ee78d16421b56b08Block Operator
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