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 574492 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 574537 epoch_slot_no: 12937 block_no: 574464 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-03 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4ab2d021a9a9b964e9c43f3f058f97ca09dcb2e17597f672ede1383db46fea2Block Operator
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