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 1560028 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1560287 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 1559954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2781 time: 2018-09-20 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x470bfe0e6b71512349c8acdf2aab9a9ce5d016c81eae7aa97470b133ca2ae4acBlock Operator
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