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 579530 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 579576 epoch_slot_no: 17976 block_no: 579502 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1469 time: 2018-02-05 01:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03c51fa51c332d97c640bd53fea6f01765c828b95296b35e50d76595fe6e1729Block Operator
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