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 578169 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 578215 epoch_slot_no: 16615 block_no: 578141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1520 time: 2018-02-04 18:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8d7919903d2dda845d9253e1f1cdf09b9cee15a2f7cc3f699f1275d1b4e3eb8Block Operator
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