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 569463 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569508 epoch_slot_no: 7908 block_no: 569435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-02-02 17:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5c72ef090c2496f757d67f219ea290fd5a440ed22d5b8dcc40ffc24553dd57cBlock Operator
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