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 581874 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581920 epoch_slot_no: 20320 block_no: 581846 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1362 time: 2018-02-05 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91363186151a5845ed39629b9e305d4ab845025a8f6ab54c6b78a0eaa948314dBlock Operator
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