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 578324 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 578370 epoch_slot_no: 16770 block_no: 578296 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-02-04 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b3ea2a6600e59a1a2d3daa57f5b784829c0dbdf3e343e3dbb040c46314dd022Block Operator
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