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 569141 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569186 epoch_slot_no: 7586 block_no: 569113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-02 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd49ecb9739ee407b768d088e1005c07cff6e51785fc22ff893a445a764607dcdBlock Operator
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