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 569688 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 569733 epoch_slot_no: 8133 block_no: 569660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-02-02 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x233d2ce9902afb0ab1ca14d682ba7ecb0b4ad7c55ae150537b0f8bed949bb5f6Block Operator
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