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 580057 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 580103 epoch_slot_no: 18503 block_no: 580029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2430 time: 2018-02-05 04:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73b99b129f5ba91cb55f4d5d35c25a95181592290378b4c9074e07984eaf8555Block Operator
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