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 581051 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581097 epoch_slot_no: 19497 block_no: 581023 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1272 time: 2018-02-05 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x216c40125ce05b5796ec0f1c9a61d889df77f53043aa6dd0ff3db831880b5cd9Block Operator
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