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 567659 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 567704 epoch_slot_no: 6104 block_no: 567631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-02 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb915d5d236c0d3b627c29bc4aef12069de2be8078e8d6bf1e91e03798ee1c9c1Block Operator
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