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 560958 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 561004 epoch_slot_no: 21004 block_no: 560931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1740 time: 2018-01-31 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69e6830f9e01c218a3b93a47edf89decae5adeb61cd6c2cb086bd9774d66353fBlock Operator
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