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 576038 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 576083 epoch_slot_no: 14483 block_no: 576010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2018-02-04 06:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdbf9b6653b8f37e35b06747eb1f76fe8e2df59dd4a490b66c6c61f732eb34fe4Block Operator
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