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 570484 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570529 epoch_slot_no: 8929 block_no: 570456 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1190 time: 2018-02-02 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65f716a212a1024b1c5430cec2135773b508492fd8eb708be0a5d6b5bb51b8eeBlock Operator
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