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 560152 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 560198 epoch_slot_no: 20198 block_no: 560125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2018-01-31 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x331147e805e5c94383724b494ab957c8bacece74ccf2628021912be05ef29378Block Operator
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