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 572667 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 572712 epoch_slot_no: 11112 block_no: 572639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-02-03 11:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53086293b547f686dfbffc7047d6422dbc70f2940c4bb220c68974f03b84e2e3Block Operator
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