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 562440 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 562485 epoch_slot_no: 885 block_no: 562412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1751 time: 2018-02-01 02:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf397da14b1cba960864cf3a625dcf2ef64a173429dd6a4117f0b0251bfeaff41Block Operator
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