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 569264 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569309 epoch_slot_no: 7709 block_no: 569236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-02-02 16:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82e3c40914fea59c180c35fca0a35456f71b3284c935b3d98b626c91ce62934eBlock Operator
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