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 1562298 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1562557 epoch_slot_no: 7357 block_no: 1562224 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-20 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b51de11e7a7ce226aae2c2db7a41e1fcd75f042ae1e4a89c20fcc46ad0535edBlock Operator
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