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 575589 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575634 epoch_slot_no: 14034 block_no: 575561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-02-04 03:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08488a25ecbec2375946a7e6fe1f6f95b2aceb84ddd16e1b95558ff8722da2d2Block Operator
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