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 560031 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560077 epoch_slot_no: 20077 block_no: 560004 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1272 time: 2018-01-31 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74bde6e97607f583e13176ac961d71400d4479c73efe5238f9669a3b9e8a63baBlock Operator
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