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 573774 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 573819 epoch_slot_no: 12219 block_no: 573746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1998 time: 2018-02-03 17:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32ee462d694964b5a2ddf154095cbedb32928d15c502f621ad1b409124e0351aBlock Operator
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