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 567341 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 567386 epoch_slot_no: 5786 block_no: 567313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2018-02-02 05:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde1d7a57ff2f1665662524e45f23f87c50847dd08dcadef9165e824a80188ce6Block Operator
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