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 578692 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 578738 epoch_slot_no: 17138 block_no: 578664 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-04 20:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60e517e20fafcf26fe06490d3fbc73ec04e960467de0a67790af8a9e55e32c61Block Operator
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