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 568987 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 569032 epoch_slot_no: 7432 block_no: 568959 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2394 time: 2018-02-02 15:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1da543200026d7e69fc34292f754baea23766a6587e60235ea3e8e770be7ccdcBlock Operator
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