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 561571 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561616 epoch_slot_no: 16 block_no: 561543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1031 time: 2018-01-31 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2bb4b12919d74e428bb4628f440f8ab9b7d7221ef6d0504a477d17f34a9a500eBlock Operator
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