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 575859 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 575904 epoch_slot_no: 14304 block_no: 575831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-04 05:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b09374d9cce8cb4ab1bc349ab31332bf69a8c4e6fdb781e4a970ef2b56cb131Block Operator
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