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 570606 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 570651 epoch_slot_no: 9051 block_no: 570578 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1555 time: 2018-02-03 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7b95a34df0c234367568b44d756835b742a8613c5b4719b9bfe469d3f9bc45dcBlock Operator
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