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 570817 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 570862 epoch_slot_no: 9262 block_no: 570789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2018-02-03 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b6713dd8c0ef91d6e682ee87eb13c9dd41957774f09456518cc0b38f641367fBlock Operator
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