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 581977 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 582023 epoch_slot_no: 20423 block_no: 581949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-02-05 15:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1979a364fd7a9283e61105ea2be60f8f69cb81b05f09ae432c1329dcfd71fa5eBlock Operator
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