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 577793 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 577839 epoch_slot_no: 16239 block_no: 577765 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2018-02-04 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f59581f852cfde3656679244a37043961b2b299bdbe9ce2db22269000d60ea5Block Operator
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