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 580607 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 580653 epoch_slot_no: 19053 block_no: 580579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-05 07:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x091690fa779bf3578ecfee155a861660e73b1a16a44a64d6daf37527aec49246Block Operator
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