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 565430 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565475 epoch_slot_no: 3875 block_no: 565402 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-01 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed5dbde60b6de4caba5ad445b5c741f94465b7aa29a3c67d9dd8d990ac8fb279Block Operator
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