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 577173 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 577219 epoch_slot_no: 15619 block_no: 577145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-04 12:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ec5f7f2369c2bbae8c2b37f9d69ba10c3fe54e820e65204cc6c07a4fba6757cBlock Operator
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