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 579451 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 579497 epoch_slot_no: 17897 block_no: 579423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2105 time: 2018-02-05 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb35b376d7a5b6e14beb4a6c90aa37c3b50fae33c763d065ee3d03c6f8ccc7ba9Block Operator
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