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 561700 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561745 epoch_slot_no: 145 block_no: 561672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1209 time: 2018-01-31 22:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5743cec306b3becef86872c55daa943739a1a677ec24a584c3b83b11db6d2186Block Operator
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