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 570058 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 570103 epoch_slot_no: 8503 block_no: 570030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2398 time: 2018-02-02 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81f6eb0b02602189157d7eba036526a9e823778c20ae06ccc67418f5ada94e9aBlock Operator
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