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 561486 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 561532 epoch_slot_no: 21532 block_no: 561459 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2105 time: 2018-01-31 21:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79381df6aa837f71b8b3150f9cc8cf8e286b2075689d7f26a8d8bc043625c621Block Operator
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