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 580073 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 580119 epoch_slot_no: 18519 block_no: 580045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1190 time: 2018-02-05 04:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x656b91cc921c8666800da7cbfd368648f99a9438592ddd6f812b84266d258e1aBlock Operator
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