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 573663 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573708 epoch_slot_no: 12108 block_no: 573635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3134a8fbc539d1530933941909eac60ce859e52319914707decccb3621d940cBlock Operator
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