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 562994 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 563039 epoch_slot_no: 1439 block_no: 562966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-02-01 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e5aa2594348ef591c3ed34ce2d4d1716d81fddbfb0512856e09ccaf352691dbBlock Operator
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