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 573577 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573622 epoch_slot_no: 12022 block_no: 573549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-03 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c350ecd8d5065581715d9c8cf6a28f0b68c0ef9ea8e562d7e5041ad156e9c02Block Operator
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