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 1562137 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1562396 epoch_slot_no: 7196 block_no: 1562063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-20 13:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcee7a229a79d9ef7f9385b62cb136bb0479143117dfb4fbcbbfa0c1d9f11de47Block Operator
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