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 581035 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 581081 epoch_slot_no: 19481 block_no: 581007 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2018-02-05 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51686e159f68bd72840b612b7743b6982712d1fba414a3fffc0240739999658dBlock Operator
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