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 565469 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565514 epoch_slot_no: 3914 block_no: 565441 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-01 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a9519c0adb6bdac4a0aabdeb7f8b1f93f62790d52c88242fd1b8d2d27dc2d84Block Operator
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