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 1560380 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1560639 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 1560306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-20 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6afe3d935cd85cb6519446f3a7e84c574d7f988454491b16a23bec6930f7ccddBlock Operator
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