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 568569 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 568614 epoch_slot_no: 7014 block_no: 568541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2018-02-02 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf12c1a75d30018fad947b667aa7c270b77e1ab3ef3e5efe2a11e13cf8c5c70b0Block Operator
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