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 560097 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 560143 epoch_slot_no: 20143 block_no: 560070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2084 time: 2018-01-31 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf3eaf686d84397ff7e67e18a4390b84e2bc515420d28f2ec7f5cba0cb5633401Block Operator
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