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 1560536 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1560795 epoch_slot_no: 5595 block_no: 1560462 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-20 04:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb2f17edd3be3d6df1e5c4905e6e0a69756b8e3bf4749ce7d37e4091653d8b62Block Operator
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