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 564436 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 564481 epoch_slot_no: 2881 block_no: 564408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-01 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ca6a5caef48b829324fe78d5959c6a4e999d84a579e70c6ed883709772a10a3Block Operator
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