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 573047 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573092 epoch_slot_no: 11492 block_no: 573019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-03 13:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccec355bb0817384501fb4843c9e757266cffe5ff2697dfe9210a4a2b2e3a33eBlock Operator
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