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 566056 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 566101 epoch_slot_no: 4501 block_no: 566028 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-01 22:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc79e9a9dec80f81baf0aa9a5e11d1f97f1b5e484f585a30675af44adad5435b1Block Operator
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