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 576629 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 576675 epoch_slot_no: 15075 block_no: 576601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-02-04 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d4eabf3cd4652b643224c403752521b7c1e931a700fd7fe4d9889b2a0488077Block Operator
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