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 566684 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 566729 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 566656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-02-02 02:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92502b18c49d3350f04c725f78581e0ec92a3db7892d005bd7ddf35b5ba41f4dBlock Operator
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