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 567297 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 567342 epoch_slot_no: 5742 block_no: 567269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 05:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb549c559e4143f9db81409198e236dbc6953d5f553f3757bffab1669b9c6aa6aBlock Operator
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