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 569064 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 569109 epoch_slot_no: 7509 block_no: 569036 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2018-02-02 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3685052245cad9467ff1f9b3af83f1e9c3a08cb26d1f0c53110b1d48d61b8aa7Block Operator
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