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 582401 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 582447 epoch_slot_no: 20847 block_no: 582373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2018-02-05 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd2be9fd49b8895e8d7d184336a017fbfa6ce38142530aef184de36800145a21aBlock Operator
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