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 560010 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 560056 epoch_slot_no: 20056 block_no: 559983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-31 13:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf309c622408d5ba522a00a97a085964d599b266cc74b3c22bb0a7b0a99b766aeBlock Operator
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