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 569663 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 569708 epoch_slot_no: 8108 block_no: 569635 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2759 time: 2018-02-02 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0551db502d449a30e561f9795e8ec89da0d38b3849bb797353f436b8baf8251Block Operator
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