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 575860 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 575905 epoch_slot_no: 14305 block_no: 575832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2222 time: 2018-02-04 05:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a90fef9cb4203499a05ad11006841bf821d33e479bb3b2b7532cdaa9568ff22Block Operator
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