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 1561925 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1562184 epoch_slot_no: 6984 block_no: 1561851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-20 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ecdd74648d08524783bec8e6403616a65e84f1513f97bac2c209a61c1448a12Block Operator
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