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 1563399 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1563658 epoch_slot_no: 8458 block_no: 1563325 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1166 time: 2018-09-20 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf72677242dec9a0f310b88dd4d79bcf81aef198240d1a21cc4d87ea83c3cc7f7Block Operator
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