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 573455 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573500 epoch_slot_no: 11900 block_no: 573427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-03 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcda4bc193ed8245103151b3acfbba78f761a1e0abb88372bb7c7d06f747196c2Block Operator
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