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 581764 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 581810 epoch_slot_no: 20210 block_no: 581736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-05 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8704200540c7ed9bf749b3bb715f1e5f96e9c3ca729e2df5f645e4af3f5edd62Block Operator
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