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 563001 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563046 epoch_slot_no: 1446 block_no: 562973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-01 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d27e8e3f30af81e1aeaaac5918cc6e7377deb0980724a15e55e6deed92a9043Block Operator
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