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 1563977 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1564236 epoch_slot_no: 9036 block_no: 1563903 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-20 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ecbd38c261a9b76c4ccd390fa39aa0435d4506e2e0a7c8f87ed92443f9b44b2Block Operator
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