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 582008 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 582054 epoch_slot_no: 20454 block_no: 581980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-05 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63bbb0512f9ad1538d2e5336086f965cf1a7ff23c92cb384747a8f5b1b38ceeeBlock Operator
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