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 568990 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569035 epoch_slot_no: 7435 block_no: 568962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf83911e68752aaf96adc5b0abc0c7dbf708d65f401ce0d5b037e742965d422e1Block Operator
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