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 574227 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 574272 epoch_slot_no: 12672 block_no: 574199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-03 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81e8f1df6032a54cb7e996ffd22cf04237a13b441cf49ed0be8b1e0a3cfd9125Block Operator
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