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 561301 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561347 epoch_slot_no: 21347 block_no: 561274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-01-31 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8f0a17c66cc01027cfbbc6f4557f4d8b96117026f5b25b2ad6892d147520a415Block Operator
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