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 575511 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575556 epoch_slot_no: 13956 block_no: 575483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-02-04 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ee74a02b5cee39a68b8f62a6b414f627f398705aec3a21e2d9814d6257846dbBlock Operator
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