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 569576 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569621 epoch_slot_no: 8021 block_no: 569548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1327 time: 2018-02-02 18:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f07cb779febaccc2e3fbcb0907c65c6716e936a1c3bfb582d8f6e188e59a9c6Block Operator
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