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 567071 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 567116 epoch_slot_no: 5516 block_no: 567043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 04:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x537575a22a899976aabb0aba54f93bf24a7a96b3d9f1f5f7924ffa76302983dbBlock Operator
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