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 1561828 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1562087 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 1561754 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2502 time: 2018-09-20 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef7cc49deabe27769471f199e2495d5a9bc7e85e371d1e6f124d934579ea5352Block Operator
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