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 580431 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 580477 epoch_slot_no: 18877 block_no: 580403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1272 time: 2018-02-05 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7561ce70ef5c6dd1b62e2b6b09e6ec85013514a0e1f8a1321f7df911a5a545eBlock Operator
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