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 567406 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 567451 epoch_slot_no: 5851 block_no: 567378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3483 time: 2018-02-02 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6271133cf5e219582feef560e841a395f2e070a3c191d4e874eed4ffd5886a9Block Operator
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