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 580768 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 580814 epoch_slot_no: 19214 block_no: 580740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1381 time: 2018-02-05 08:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6518f3d9bdab1d2fb965d2f5e86875c7721e4b88f7d5d00d18877e70e02c9239Block Operator
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