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 578349 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 578395 epoch_slot_no: 16795 block_no: 578321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1590 time: 2018-02-04 19:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e3f91564b963719ec01a7951b37148fdd61ab927e58c57599f1d3ca0646f8fbBlock Operator
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