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 568090 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 568135 epoch_slot_no: 6535 block_no: 568062 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2406 time: 2018-02-02 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3465eaff53d170a20712ad1c6cc82b4a08eda9b63c3d73591b70839863a424a5Block Operator
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