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 561952 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 561997 epoch_slot_no: 397 block_no: 561924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-01-31 23:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a0396873f7459ccbf6f309d33b57180954c2a9b5a08e5422f0b573947a4028dBlock Operator
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