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 577542 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 577588 epoch_slot_no: 15988 block_no: 577514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-02-04 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a1a88ee33568909edbd01d77ea96727046c11415b4c0017c80758af5e64b788Block Operator
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