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 1562865 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1563124 epoch_slot_no: 7924 block_no: 1562791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-20 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3a243a43dd2aa5c0a633aab6be2c92c4c07f804a8b1beb83b3e6b912ed2c4c7Block Operator
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