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 569488 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569533 epoch_slot_no: 7933 block_no: 569460 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2018-02-02 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a4af3b4ea7557b74e96faedf6c3a0880ae0c81cf90ab95e026bda0dd0b48ddaBlock Operator
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