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 573389 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573434 epoch_slot_no: 11834 block_no: 573361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1370 time: 2018-02-03 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0f64375eb10d619a7d8e9f37cc10b1d6928d3b76a5a269fb52534a7c6a9c8b6Block Operator
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