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 566420 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 566465 epoch_slot_no: 4865 block_no: 566392 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2223 time: 2018-02-02 00:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a1f3005140de301c80ca605a5e8b0d1dd977b2f0192a88faf926d709215ade3Block Operator
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