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 570738 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 570783 epoch_slot_no: 9183 block_no: 570710 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1019 time: 2018-02-03 00:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdca6e9f253fe82aa738a710d1070f958b8469b3eb8b6a8865654072ef8e0c195Block Operator
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