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 569049 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 569094 epoch_slot_no: 7494 block_no: 569021 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2394 time: 2018-02-02 15:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1437d12a48068f8692482f27bcc7fdc572d6117159860b279d2b4df69be0b920Block Operator
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