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 582356 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 582402 epoch_slot_no: 20802 block_no: 582328 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2648 time: 2018-02-05 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e89b854451ab2f9bac1db6993268e87b6e9d1a9abd8d5c61e737f6579deaedbBlock Operator
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