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 560098 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560144 epoch_slot_no: 20144 block_no: 560071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-31 13:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeedbcd19ac883e68df0012f1e9cb5ddb65f172894782a4ee7624762ad9cb6d7bBlock Operator
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