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 562177 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 562222 epoch_slot_no: 622 block_no: 562149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-02-01 01:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f3f8b942ac300215468578ae7c510f1d42c6d8779d4f7c6e60ad73be11a1922Block Operator
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