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 573089 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 573134 epoch_slot_no: 11534 block_no: 573061 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2441 time: 2018-02-03 13:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ece98d9a97a047d05dd2cdbd32c7631609b0c278f9680426967900e975fe053Block Operator
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