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 570463 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570508 epoch_slot_no: 8908 block_no: 570435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2018-02-02 23:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fc7b41adf9f62b58df3a06bd0f6c0c669da5a7538bb2ab0aedc253a52f2fb61Block Operator
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