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 563395 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563440 epoch_slot_no: 1840 block_no: 563367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1369 time: 2018-02-01 07:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad247b166ce4d07e9cedcdab28d6ec87093094c13cb5f5a4934a201ee04d7932Block Operator
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