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 1561799 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1562058 epoch_slot_no: 6858 block_no: 1561725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2018-09-20 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9315f258c6d00d6407566f7f7a3401e8447fa446f47c9b32deaa21c3887c947Block Operator
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