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 568554 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 568599 epoch_slot_no: 6999 block_no: 568526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-02 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a13acd68a236534f805faa94368e4cf362ad5d49befc0612eae619a96104fdeBlock Operator
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