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 570129 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570174 epoch_slot_no: 8574 block_no: 570101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 21:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea643f971810ec5ccc5a08beb4831d963b8e63b616686cdc7b28ed2413d63a81Block Operator
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