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 574314 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 574359 epoch_slot_no: 12759 block_no: 574286 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-03 20:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x778cd322a13cc6e7d66db06f522ff76cd91b5c41dad6607aa14a05a5c85914b1Block Operator
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