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 573316 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573361 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 573288 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-03 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15959e373e79c0bc960ca43abc13b74f8a3cec7460bc581351a818c0a2b87d69Block Operator
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