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 575473 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575518 epoch_slot_no: 13918 block_no: 575445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-02-04 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad6f09f8cf95851fc6fbf7acf95f2715bc0d22ad34b7b57692e68a3edb280fd9Block Operator
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