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 579076 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 579122 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 579048 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-04 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbbe028ce0e8ecdd9ef5f1aecf5cf5bd3708954e78c9b481ffd6e89e78aba354Block Operator
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