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 1563267 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1563526 epoch_slot_no: 8326 block_no: 1563193 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-20 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea855c5b92305b9ed2154bb737d7d7e1f8d2d32d6cca0eab3cdd635e7ef40c32Block Operator
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