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 581449 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581495 epoch_slot_no: 19895 block_no: 581421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-05 12:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd46afb1edd0d19d54ec78b1f82a2e5eb0e12e8a93878aad104c1ebe4e280b7f5Block Operator
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