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 572820 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 572865 epoch_slot_no: 11265 block_no: 572792 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1711 time: 2018-02-03 12:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6de2f052d73ed7b572a6f7b1aac29b822048b3572185e2faae2bbec5d2346b4Block Operator
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