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 570503 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570548 epoch_slot_no: 8948 block_no: 570475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-02-02 23:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59c2805ebd766a69e0b01a860e86c2254cac683a39fefd1b3249afd346e1a99fBlock Operator
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