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 567694 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 567739 epoch_slot_no: 6139 block_no: 567666 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9923b8c3cb6065c651aafbb3e614a1fb9b09dd4732a66dfb027abe70dd50920aBlock Operator
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