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 578919 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 578965 epoch_slot_no: 17365 block_no: 578891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-04 22:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8fa745f404ed4c191d7107a8a3d46805a2ad230c2d5892c9b28289ae5fbba5fBlock Operator
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