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 574180 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 574225 epoch_slot_no: 12625 block_no: 574152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1629 time: 2018-02-03 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae3c0e09759d1090e63a8ff9412a0d1921d64fcb57711e4d56b0e99686675128Block Operator
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