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 569011 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569056 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 568983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-02 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cab2972875c9af92d8d0767d35bc13c4901e73bbdf57b59549bccff4a7284e3Block Operator
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