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 567493 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 567538 epoch_slot_no: 5938 block_no: 567465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-02-02 06:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd589bfc725e916eefff7ad570d9016d2678ad734dc6d09407b4ad0f87092e916Block Operator
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