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 564175 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 564220 epoch_slot_no: 2620 block_no: 564147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-02-01 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9aeb0365558cc8070919b542b1e58df208a5d478225adb62179f745d1e9e94d4Block Operator
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