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 575270 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575315 epoch_slot_no: 13715 block_no: 575242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1870 time: 2018-02-04 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x900e673d43a78fd93ced34a6ca1a36efb56dd4704e1800c32113861ae64da42aBlock Operator
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