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 569999 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 570044 epoch_slot_no: 8444 block_no: 569971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-02-02 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x150df49e735b92efd76499e616433530496a652ab8859b0bc7b4807e789248bfBlock Operator
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