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 1561287 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1561546 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 1561213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-09-20 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x858ed26ebee0a8ea1349e70b6231b558088f1c7259d04cd90838a1d863b6db7aBlock Operator
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