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 1561438 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1561697 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 1561364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3696 time: 2018-09-20 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea768281bb4add9fb28dbd1318e4a9f6cc09ba3d58e91d312f9e5fd131fd11ddBlock Operator
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