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 566211 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 566256 epoch_slot_no: 4656 block_no: 566183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-02-01 23:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x229e8faa3faada4e84ff3ba33402846e909c8b6ee15dc6df50c8322d68a38b24Block Operator
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