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 573412 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573457 epoch_slot_no: 11857 block_no: 573384 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2018-02-03 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x569e5335ef33c392103407424e54f1fc6c38d134b63c841cad39de46648eb5b4Block Operator
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