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 569681 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 569726 epoch_slot_no: 8126 block_no: 569653 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2018-02-02 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc555fe83380cba3d0122b4e8b8c3502a8826026e7b9d40a62049d20e0ca9679eBlock Operator
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