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 568730 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 568775 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 568702 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2041 time: 2018-02-02 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ddd2185dddaa16d9be2ed66730fc71b4d69b2fd8c5fff5940a9998446a2ef1cBlock Operator
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