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 580918 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 580964 epoch_slot_no: 19364 block_no: 580890 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1555 time: 2018-02-05 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2351b1805084dc9675961aa719a948f0de5c21d8375bdf2123539299c4680d96Block Operator
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