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 562877 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 562922 epoch_slot_no: 1322 block_no: 562849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2079 time: 2018-02-01 05:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2eff26622d6a973101c6bb7ecf71915b90abf08e09365e562b81eef5b558b0e2Block Operator
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