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 572854 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 572899 epoch_slot_no: 11299 block_no: 572826 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2018-02-03 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x464f8fdd27d84842abff9e923a4153cd796f538e2d4089b5df201626e21987f9Block Operator
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