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 581731 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581777 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 581703 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-05 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab8b216ef2f0fc9dfce7590263f3494aafce87513b56639b55f6efbcd5e4c69aBlock Operator
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