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 1562697 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1562956 epoch_slot_no: 7756 block_no: 1562623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1884 time: 2018-09-20 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e5f49c04c4fd83de8d437fe5fe03e1621f2914bf53fd18d4d2b567447cb3a00Block Operator
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