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 573145 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 573190 epoch_slot_no: 11590 block_no: 573117 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2018-02-03 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8952439292984b5b4de3278f8c43356e76b041ed8ff95e318a1e04ba9b9d8606Block Operator
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