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 565970 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 566015 epoch_slot_no: 4415 block_no: 565942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1705 time: 2018-02-01 22:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59f05e667b427243259ea6ea0419ba311f8cd4baab600ed9b053924b1288fcb1Block Operator
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