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 572514 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572559 epoch_slot_no: 10959 block_no: 572486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd54cf62ac12ca2a5e7a57a6ad5226bc1ed114b256101cc60209e1984f72a4435Block Operator
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