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 565649 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565694 epoch_slot_no: 4094 block_no: 565621 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1279 time: 2018-02-01 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e6e757bde7da64c7faa4823609c2aa3c20809ca4ef6bff4a6bc527d5af1349cBlock Operator
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