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 580840 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 580886 epoch_slot_no: 19286 block_no: 580812 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1280 time: 2018-02-05 08:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57001d78b3193718a7b6a58b5952c329e557b9eaa13c89ee9e76a674eaec84f3Block Operator
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