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 573229 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 573274 epoch_slot_no: 11674 block_no: 573201 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-03 14:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x557ab7aab4839e64e6bd5a42a8885534fcc54618b686427236185df4c18e5440Block Operator
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