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 566017 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 566062 epoch_slot_no: 4462 block_no: 565989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-01 22:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cbe486f56b3a5d8110c1f8c5971d70831433475595af1b27b58acd2e5ff612eBlock Operator
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