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 568548 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 568593 epoch_slot_no: 6993 block_no: 568520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4324 time: 2018-02-02 12:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84e75875dbec32ad0eb2f1434db99dc386a0e06302405a9ff8b65e3c7a568c3eBlock Operator
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