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 577968 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578014 epoch_slot_no: 16414 block_no: 577940 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-02-04 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c59c065cd2cc39ef2ae172858f877d41bb6007eddf12ca5a72a8d04bf7e21e2Block Operator
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