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 1562698 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1562957 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 1562624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3132 time: 2018-09-20 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd794026aff5088ff9528a0a6f03a65a96d69d029c37d0cb0c21903353f08a963Block Operator
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