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 576748 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 576794 epoch_slot_no: 15194 block_no: 576720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-02-04 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd407a40dcd157dee614f05873526919ef4e5ea9de6b9730a138a12e4d8431eeBlock Operator
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