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 576021 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 576066 epoch_slot_no: 14466 block_no: 575993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-02-04 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x132c4c2dca595271e8986dbe8ee68e220133ed5b61b3ebb4e2760d0fc405a3cfBlock Operator
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