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 568256 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 568301 epoch_slot_no: 6701 block_no: 568228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2018-02-02 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8df56fb5023e343601cc2ddd3d34b5e161304e1292e497edf1a2c45e8c8fb5b0Block Operator
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