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 1563086 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1563345 epoch_slot_no: 8145 block_no: 1563012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-09-20 18:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3635eca7d793804498c666dd66c729191aba13657bc76a8a200f4d9eb08e1c1eBlock Operator
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