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 572944 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 572989 epoch_slot_no: 11389 block_no: 572916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-02-03 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc542c2fea3ded24cb5b2072ddfe37a338d2ea57740802b71e4a91c2d5d0195dBlock Operator
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