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 567425 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 567470 epoch_slot_no: 5870 block_no: 567397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2018-02-02 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30c424c2c58c53b92f0817923b855be8aba3b8d8fd97d0f6bbd6ba4e58370decBlock Operator
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