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 563877 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 563922 epoch_slot_no: 2322 block_no: 563849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1722 time: 2018-02-01 10:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2c1d0f97acc568ef7ddc37e685ca69bae2823f53a89b9920ca764b6243dba557Block Operator
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