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 566856 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 566901 epoch_slot_no: 5301 block_no: 566828 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2018-02-02 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29a28564c767fe8547646e0c9da3f0fe50e546539f6f35f6f92d479f96466403Block Operator
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