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 563209 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563254 epoch_slot_no: 1654 block_no: 563181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1111 time: 2018-02-01 06:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd46efba41fee15b9245007b7a9ebe89a918fb88e880ef315ab2323c730b45f7cBlock Operator
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