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 575670 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575715 epoch_slot_no: 14115 block_no: 575642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-02-04 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa452a57a0d36669a9db3eb1bb4b90268207054bb5e88dece1bbea19962de88b2Block Operator
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