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 1562195 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1562454 epoch_slot_no: 7254 block_no: 1562121 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1698 time: 2018-09-20 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87f366eb73ce8526d94f276fd692e3c9cca28b2a67b64995ab5fba409a1f30e5Block Operator
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