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 574299 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 574344 epoch_slot_no: 12744 block_no: 574271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-02-03 20:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9a0b5f3543df61767a6081af30687fd82ed7e72c7cc64d90778b77220880a50Block Operator
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