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 565595 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565640 epoch_slot_no: 4040 block_no: 565567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2018-02-01 20:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de2cb3e5aa0ed0520448fea83b58f09ea64afe906b2f625edeef3a259e4672dBlock Operator
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