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 562469 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 562514 epoch_slot_no: 914 block_no: 562441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2411 time: 2018-02-01 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3d444357c9617de94681b339cbc532d6fc07237b438419aa323d4f811846513Block Operator
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