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 564653 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 564698 epoch_slot_no: 3098 block_no: 564625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2018-02-01 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb1cda2aeb839612e562a7291cbf84970d845f331ecf4c180881106541adedd5Block Operator
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