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 565857 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 565902 epoch_slot_no: 4302 block_no: 565829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1747 time: 2018-02-01 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d18d5253e3a4dd907ac9d7f1b9d2a2f3f0ee81e73e58da62d8668cdbf62be30Block Operator
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