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 578418 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578464 epoch_slot_no: 16864 block_no: 578390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-04 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2f1a8ad5f00a302fa3d4366e8d9b25a194d237b98baea4b670ecacceb02be69Block Operator
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