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 563343 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 563388 epoch_slot_no: 1788 block_no: 563315 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1722 time: 2018-02-01 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed7a8b476dc96403796d5ed5c899c8b2a5fc29edbd2a84099e0fb223bc16d9c3Block Operator
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