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 570563 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570608 epoch_slot_no: 9008 block_no: 570535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-02-02 23:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2180a6dca490333ef01f06fa83ad8f5d004c1bfec691ab40a04a9323b50bfd8bBlock Operator
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