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 565097 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565142 epoch_slot_no: 3542 block_no: 565069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-02-01 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5da0104141f7d4041a3c18a3d06c4d49140b419b8ddd6d6fe5ba1af499cfd236Block Operator
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