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 569272 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569317 epoch_slot_no: 7717 block_no: 569244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-02 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa60b788daf1aee7b4a19289c42ca8e332a4b5fd9417a0a55a09da83022fe296aBlock Operator
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