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 561902 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 561947 epoch_slot_no: 347 block_no: 561874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1640 time: 2018-01-31 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x448e3478ed815390c7b010d7e6f9bc26be25b68fdba16c6a3ca2b3cfb2305728Block Operator
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