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 570050 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 570095 epoch_slot_no: 8495 block_no: 570022 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 20:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ae6e3ac2ceca0aaceff72d8a6ac63f7881fc5d2ecde32b8f837245554dd7780Block Operator
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