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 560263 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560309 epoch_slot_no: 20309 block_no: 560236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-01-31 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa91789590638fe582c16915be8aa9f231d46becaefb753e52aa052fe73793f8eBlock Operator
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