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 576706 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 576752 epoch_slot_no: 15152 block_no: 576678 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2018-02-04 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4e2f15002dab323e11336304ffc6b07f42d969463082aafd9b3828cc8209fddBlock Operator
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