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 568830 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 568875 epoch_slot_no: 7275 block_no: 568802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-02 14:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7c8c3440dc730210bd08321f6127f0a84f0f6bc192b4741b2f65e89ece58fdbBlock Operator
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