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 569541 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569586 epoch_slot_no: 7986 block_no: 569513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-02 18:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8890ad9a78a5314dfeb6c396fbf1c5d8e69fee9cc3157225e19f7c3485c11bdfBlock Operator
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