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 1561392 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1561651 epoch_slot_no: 6451 block_no: 1561318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-09-20 09:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c2444a0eeb671bad1f2948809ef86aacf8a4a51cd372ca072ca7cb9e951e836Block Operator
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