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 562164 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 562209 epoch_slot_no: 609 block_no: 562136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2272 time: 2018-02-01 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f47c22fcc3ea7121fb9ca1ce3d1dc916624458af65ea6f7d9470185db579b77Block Operator
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