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 572716 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 572761 epoch_slot_no: 11161 block_no: 572688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 11:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1f156f7d5eb1fb282c45f8d5c85f26c102deeb90da34e704dda5c511cbe2226Block Operator
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