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 570736 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 570781 epoch_slot_no: 9181 block_no: 570708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4026 time: 2018-02-03 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf85859ac2443db23e234a4bfeaa6f7ae8c6433725122d8780502b3df7c184253Block Operator
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