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 580873 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 580919 epoch_slot_no: 19319 block_no: 580845 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-05 09:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3868143c6b84d48d376458e52ce8909e53e023e9c3b223995dec44168c89e52Block Operator
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