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 565716 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565761 epoch_slot_no: 4161 block_no: 565688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-02-01 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0960bf5ae971ffab6e7ce72b6d9ab82fbd847f11e13b9c3617f689b54940ae77Block Operator
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