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 578626 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578672 epoch_slot_no: 17072 block_no: 578598 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-04 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93aefb186a1562e80327b7eed6cd567e1653a87632a1c330a87a5bc8f5d483f3Block Operator
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