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 573123 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 573168 epoch_slot_no: 11568 block_no: 573095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-03 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4dc00ad82e7c2d60f2e95291dce577b0e29e6c5edbab0e6f1b9c42f41f63509Block Operator
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