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 574684 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 574729 epoch_slot_no: 13129 block_no: 574656 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-03 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ad9125811876cf22f21e850ffb4cdf276512ddf242432a63414b6434b3f6798Block Operator
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