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 577374 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 577420 epoch_slot_no: 15820 block_no: 577346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1865 time: 2018-02-04 13:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7bcfc59bd276b9bc7fe6dcbd267e5d32b006b33fb2fb64ecc4fbef733fbf220Block Operator
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