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 573955 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 574000 epoch_slot_no: 12400 block_no: 573927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1108 time: 2018-02-03 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ef1f728d576a274ddcdb258aa8ed7c0f88a45e6e6754b4df6a230927b8980bdBlock Operator
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