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 563811 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 563856 epoch_slot_no: 2256 block_no: 563783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-01 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d90a11769857d5e3442360fe12ee98f4fc445391a686fcff179d9b7e58e04c4Block Operator
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