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 581068 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 581114 epoch_slot_no: 19514 block_no: 581040 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2018-02-05 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf51afc1b0fc43f92b31d97c5b8951c5891f5e5239eb601a4eaa54a813b3b01f0Block Operator
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