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 566140 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 566185 epoch_slot_no: 4585 block_no: 566112 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1861 time: 2018-02-01 23:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbc8b7daa287cc705eab0bd757ee94d0294334e66c3777a3c3c216c3d812b103Block Operator
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