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 568212 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 568257 epoch_slot_no: 6657 block_no: 568184 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-02 10:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95b8db030c1c02289e08b2ca90418eeec215cbf155d7cfb88573b5a2f21e1962Block Operator
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