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 566965 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 567010 epoch_slot_no: 5410 block_no: 566937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14daf07c5bb5a51677a0102f42b51b2afa5f7cf1fa37f14cc0aba9d66293a71cBlock Operator
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