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 567139 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 567184 epoch_slot_no: 5584 block_no: 567111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-02 04:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c5f56e2626e125885a581674914b240b7e2c90ebc28d563d0c12833cd71df1bBlock Operator
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