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 573506 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 573551 epoch_slot_no: 11951 block_no: 573478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2406 time: 2018-02-03 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4c2164d8f7ef92059426e33cbeff31c953eb80362e72d74f4066c8f4c9ffe2eBlock Operator
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