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 578390 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578436 epoch_slot_no: 16836 block_no: 578362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1892 time: 2018-02-04 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01c8a4debd1c159a50d08157632f8c125870d80571947b0d5cb6360c3adfc892Block Operator
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