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 578068 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578114 epoch_slot_no: 16514 block_no: 578040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-04 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e2913af41a768f4b77118cd298a90669b83092625b8e0c1dc6a7e8795d4efe1Block Operator
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