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 567901 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 567946 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 567873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1434 time: 2018-02-02 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7b19014d97cb1a3ae68a30f6109638c0bcdf7c4a9356b9e1c971376187443fcBlock Operator
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