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 561544 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 561590 epoch_slot_no: 21590 block_no: 561517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-31 21:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb37d363b75794ef2028d924206a965723b45d6dd6c7f10a0e6b2990db8cb6c27Block Operator
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