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 560970 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561016 epoch_slot_no: 21016 block_no: 560943 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-01-31 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd988529eac2253ba49820e9c823d80f555b0a493aae1cd12e95537154bc019acBlock Operator
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