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 1562218 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1562477 epoch_slot_no: 7277 block_no: 1562144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1714 time: 2018-09-20 14:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb40c6147f6fee6a25241daa869d3c4c338003eddbda60d6258820b961fa91e8cBlock Operator
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