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 576887 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 576933 epoch_slot_no: 15333 block_no: 576859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2033 time: 2018-02-04 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd620946055ce40dd0bd33125ee7b61fae42a1f26fdcfc57247c3d43e3c1d784Block Operator
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