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 1563665 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1563924 epoch_slot_no: 8724 block_no: 1563591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-20 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe08fb0c40d214e23862bd697d8fbb9d766173d77b2f0a905b7cbc8a30b0b6d3dBlock Operator
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