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 567097 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 567142 epoch_slot_no: 5542 block_no: 567069 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-02 04:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcf67c388ba61dfed6d5fd0a1664f27c2d2ffa9a2fc79f8a499bcc019858da24Block Operator
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