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 578250 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578296 epoch_slot_no: 16696 block_no: 578222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2018-02-04 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcdb90c3091d3b13932a35cb4c7d1feffe878eb69573d2b840a7aa7b03b2eb575Block Operator
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