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 568107 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 568152 epoch_slot_no: 6552 block_no: 568079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd29c26b08b7add9cfdbfcb8d2971796c36c0411af49686d58b7b145697515e84Block Operator
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