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 57868 Details
Epoch: 2 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 57889 epoch_slot_no: 14689 block_no: 57864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1173 time: 2017-10-07 07:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa59dc5d3ce22be04ce7861900c4d7919e179d8e5b42cbf0cfff19e1ab6ecccBlock Operator
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