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 560202 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560248 epoch_slot_no: 20248 block_no: 560175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-31 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9d5c493658f2336b85b438f3b840ab3b1183e99e5d834851b54e54a2acf85fdBlock Operator
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