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 569190 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 569235 epoch_slot_no: 7635 block_no: 569162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2037 time: 2018-02-02 16:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cceba9db45609bc849a7a10770fe02e264468ab33dec97c17488482d73b57a3Block Operator
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