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 575672 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575717 epoch_slot_no: 14117 block_no: 575644 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-04 04:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dfcd32234a84f67783cbafee893800f41a4956161ee4ee2e6663da9eef1d397Block Operator
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