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 566953 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 566998 epoch_slot_no: 5398 block_no: 566925 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 03:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0063379ddc88a0918b6f55bd7ae9f538b75e782d41af43e8071f0d7ecc3dcdd9Block Operator
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