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 560469 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 560515 epoch_slot_no: 20515 block_no: 560442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-31 15:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4fac5ee827b9c8859ba91b0b425528774f0ff04492fc300106105092223c844Block Operator
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