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 569345 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569390 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 569317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2018-02-02 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2fff5311c4e4441d0b178f9fc4821f17a03f32979a9c6c2621345a6d5bf943f6Block Operator
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