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 572611 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572656 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 572583 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-03 11:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dd873cb0b574a94261b035c4ccc4beedeba56e877dd4a4dfa8d2c376ff2a025Block Operator
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