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 564287 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 564332 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 564259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1369 time: 2018-02-01 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc2a3dfc99ebe51c2039df7fa5bb95ddb6864223fb2b3c5eb049a92f1b5b0b04Block Operator
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