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 564472 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 564517 epoch_slot_no: 2917 block_no: 564444 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1722 time: 2018-02-01 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x260b9cc3897056babe6f2982a5aa43ee60831843a2211b670b26f1b36887c3dbBlock Operator
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