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 565740 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 565785 epoch_slot_no: 4185 block_no: 565712 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1361 time: 2018-02-01 20:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11315cd39c935375556c1e8aea0d8dc53617e029541f7cd807c4885b81feefecBlock Operator
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