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 579745 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 579791 epoch_slot_no: 18191 block_no: 579717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-05 02:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x560dd4544fd881c1b9df8e1dde0da540482c25827dab4dd289607e70ed40325fBlock Operator
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