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 570306 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 570351 epoch_slot_no: 8751 block_no: 570278 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2018-02-02 22:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb17bbbc017b852ec8240fc9b6277e994db142afed017544cc0a6feb3ff485ae6Block Operator
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