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 573603 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 573648 epoch_slot_no: 12048 block_no: 573575 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-03 16:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b5be0b3ec12efc03a9e942ee054e3cea5b7ab7647bbf3a7b48a71c137c055b6Block Operator
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