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 566177 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 566222 epoch_slot_no: 4622 block_no: 566149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2018-02-01 23:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cae456888c68793e7dee57fec1370d76c437ba8bcb1f3ab5de35b8f00a151aaBlock Operator
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