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 570941 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 570986 epoch_slot_no: 9386 block_no: 570913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2433 time: 2018-02-03 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ca159d630e5224c73b22b459e5b5421def73b6fc7e70f1b38201fd30fdc729fBlock Operator
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