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 565560 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 565605 epoch_slot_no: 4005 block_no: 565532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2018-02-01 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbce73c3dc5e023a0798603af61935e797c33a5f2c102ba5123a7f8a0129dba88Block Operator
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