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 1562232 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1562491 epoch_slot_no: 7291 block_no: 1562158 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2605 time: 2018-09-20 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ce9b4895e542e98c283dd4e1e8f694f8a906d2bc13273207281dfb7c3a56267Block Operator
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