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 569052 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569097 epoch_slot_no: 7497 block_no: 569024 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2018-02-02 15:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa0f27df97cf6ec09cb8899468c82eae0c7ed4a1dc5e321e7e83e4d8f586de9e1Block Operator
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