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 581884 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 581930 epoch_slot_no: 20330 block_no: 581856 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1020 time: 2018-02-05 14:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa10e2858c0e7d019296cf7eac6420f8b94d329ccf48bc40023493f6fe7007f82Block Operator
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