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 567946 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 567991 epoch_slot_no: 6391 block_no: 567918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a016fbaae2fe282b03256a70c3c0ef8b5873aad1515ba72986f1d591b2efc1fBlock Operator
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