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 570465 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 570510 epoch_slot_no: 8910 block_no: 570437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2429 time: 2018-02-02 23:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45c84c6bb249cd4ef02fb0960f80e11cbd69c96eee16ae2447ca25ac1754a402Block Operator
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