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 573682 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 573727 epoch_slot_no: 12127 block_no: 573654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf965b46f8843441ca2a49f16e5d34a870a0ef084ff2768b223f885c1365bd32eBlock Operator
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